Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF)
We have a statutory duty to establish at least one Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) in our area.
The LOAF is an advisory body to us in our role as the Area Access Authority. It has no executive powers but plays an important consultative and consensus building role on outdoor access related matters across Moray. This includes involvement in:
- Moray Local Outdoor Access Strategy Review
- Moray Core Path Plan Preparation
- Application of powers to uphold access rights
- Raising awareness of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
- Procedures for conflict/dispute resolution
- Comment on relevant Planning applications
The Forum 'Core' Members
The Forum sets its own remit with the emphasis on practical and achievable aims and targets. It has 20 core members with equal representation from 4 peer groups as follows:
- Public agencies e.g. Forestry Commission, Scottish Natural Heritage, Moray Council
- Landowners/Land Managers e.g. estate owners, farmers
- Community Groups e.g. Local Access Groups, Community Councils
- Access Users/Activity Groups e.g. walkers, cyclists, horse riders, canoeists
Core Forum Members List (PDF) Meetings, Agendas and Reports
New Members Sought for Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum
Six new members are being sought for the Moray LOAF, comprising of:
- 3 x places representing landowners and land managers
- 2 x places representing outdoor access users
- 1 x place representing community groups.