The British Mountaineering Council

ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Cotswold Outdoor support Wilton restoration day

29/11/2011

Over 50 volunteers got stuck in to remove rhododendron at the Wilton restoration day on 20 November, including staff from Cotswold Outdoor which also financed refreshments for all the volunteers.
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Groups warn Government of failing nature record

18/10/2011

Leading environment groups have warned Government of their failing nature record. The Government is failing to deliver on its wildlife and landscape promises, according to a report compiled by 29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups, including the BMC.
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Horseshoe Quarry conservation given credit

05/05/2011

The BMC's work to protect and improve wildlife habitats at the BMC owned and managed site Horseshoe Quarry in the Peak District has received recognition from Natural England.
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Kinder Scout fencing project Q&A

21/02/2011

The National Trust are about to begin Phase 1 of a project to encircle the plateau of Kinder with a fence. The whys and wherefores of this project are explained in this news article.
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BMC 2011 Climbing Restrictions Poster

03/02/2011

The 2011 climbing restrictions poster is now available to download.
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Harrisons Rocks Woodland Management Plan

15/12/2010

The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) have recently acquired the Harrison's Rocks site and now wish to develop the woodland, both to enhance the environment, regenerate the woodland and improve the condition of the rock face.
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Nature of Snowdonia

22/03/2010

Described as the first complete field guide to the mountains of Snowdonia throughout the seasons, this little book by Mike Raine, is the first such guide aimed directly at the needs of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers who enjoy Snowdonia's natural wonders.
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The Death of the Snowdon Lily?

11/01/2010

Ice tools are being sharpened, the ice has formed, and for the first time in many years there are hordes of people climbing some seriously hard mixed routes. It’s great to see so many Welsh routes in nick for the first time in many years, and the possibilities of what can be achieved with modern tools are only limited by imagination (and possibly ability!).
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Groups in Gorges, reconciling access and conservation

09/09/2009

The gorges in Wales are nationally and internationally important for their rare plants but are increasingly under pressure from activities such as gorge walking and canoeing. As a result, the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and the Splash Water Recreation Challenge Fund for Wales have jointly funded a 15 minute educational film.
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