Chris Short's presentation regarding Lowland Common areas.

1. Chris Short
CCRI, University of Gloucestershire
Chair, Foundation for Common land

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3. Local (and global) setting for open spaces
Making things happen – changing attitudes
Be prepared to do something
Stimulating and provocative talks
To be taken away and acted on!

4. Charter for Common Land
Pastoral commoning makes a significant
contribution to rural economies
Active grazing of commons provides national
benefits to landscape, biodiversity, access and
heritage
Commons and the use of common rights is
central to many communities’ culture; past,
present and future

5. Cultural
Open
Wildlife
Space
and VERY diverse

6. Learning from Each Other
A Viable Future
Supporting the Next Generation
Changing attitudes

7. Learning from Each Other
A Viable Future
Supporting the Next Generation
Changing attitudes

8. Learning from Each Other
A Viable Future
Supporting the Next Generation
Changing attitudes

11. Increase information exchange
Increase knowledge
Commons proof policies and programmes
The Importance of Your Stories

12. History comes alive
Cool fresh air on a hot day
Oasis of peace and calm
Nature reserve on my doorstop
BUT

13. 33% men, 45% women don’t meet guidelines
on physical activity (HSE)
This increases in lower economic groups (HSE)
Walking trips (22%) decreased 30% between
1995-2013, cycling only 2% (NTS)
Childhood patterns link to adulthood.

14. Holistic benefits of being outside:
Physical health
Social interaction
Enjoyment
Something special to see, smell, feel, hear, touch
Something to experience, share remember, talk
about ...
Critical factor: Active environments –create the
right spaces

17. What will the non-agricultural period be
remembered for?
Enjoyment without responsibility?
Preserved neglect?
Creeping enclosure?
Or
Centre of community life
Provider of meaning to the everyday
Let nature fill your senses

19. Keep commons and open spaces
Alive and living
Open for all to learn about and enjoy
Respected and protected
Where the community comes together
Now to make it happen

20. cshort@glos.ac.uk
www.ccri.ac.uk
www.foundationforcommonland.org.uk