Welcome to the Conference 1
CHANGE ON THE MAPS OF EUROPE AND BRITAIN 3
Introduction 5
Change in Europe — How Much and How Quickly? 7
Bob Bunce, Land Use Group, ITE Merlewood
Discussion 16
Land Use Change in Britain 20
Colin Spedding, Centre for Agricultural Strategy, University of Reading
Opportunities for Recreation 34
Adrian Phillips, Director, Countryside Commission
Discussion 44
WORKSHOPS AND FRINGE EVENTS 51
Introduction . 53
Fieldsports 54
Hugh Oliver-Bellasis, Hampshire Farmer
Major Tourism Attractions 56
Clive Gordon j Director of Development, Center Pares (UK) Ltd
Pick Your Own and Farm Shops 58
Peter Clarke, Oxford Pick Your Own Farm
What Is Rural Tourism? ‘ 60
Bernard Lane, Director, The University of Bristol Rural Tourism Development Project
Sport and Active Recreation 64
Ken Taylor, Laurence Gould Consultants Limited
The Historic Landscape: A New Approach? 66
Dai Morgan-Evans, English Heritage
The Public on Your Land — The Estate Perspective 68
Kenneth Royston, The Boughton Estates Ltd
The Public on Your Land — In Your Woods 71
Anton Irving, Nature Conservancy Council
MANAGING THE CHANGE 75
Introduction 77
Managing the Change in Areas of Mainly 79 Domestic Recreation
John Collins, County Planner, Cheshire
Managing the Change in Areas of Mainly 87 Tourist Recreation
David Bown, County Planning Officer, Dyfed
Discussion 94
Farm Diversification and the Tenant Farmer 101
Brian McLaughlin, Head of Land Use, Agricultural Resources Department, National Farmers Union
Landowners’ Views of Managing the Change 106
Philip Merricks, Landowner, Arable Farmer and Nature Reserve Manager
Discussion 113
CONCLUSIONS 121
The New Countryside of Britain 123
Roger Clarke, Assistant Director, Countryside Commission and CRRAG Chairman
Conclusions and Research Market 128