The campaign, under the auspices of Scottish Environment LINK, continues. While the new legislation is inadequate, it is a step forward. Here is an update from the group which is self explanatory:
Hill tracks campaign
Last year (we) were successful in getting a measure of protection for our upland landscapes which ensures that local authorities will be notified in advance of any new hill track construction. This will mean building methods should be improved and at least authorities will know where new tracks are located.
We are now asking for your help to ensure that this new legislation is working. If you are out walking in the Scottish hills this summer, please keep an eye out for any new tracks. If you come across such a track, please send a photo of the track plus its location and any other information you can gather to hilltracks@scotlink.org. We can then check that the planners have been informed of the track, and in that way monitor the effectiveness of the new legislation in advance of the government’s own review in December.
