Welcome and introduction by Chair 6
Andy Maginnis, Worcestershire County Council
Country Parks: a historical perspective 7
David Lambert, The Parks Agency
Country Parks: their relevance today 11
Lucy Heath, Natural England
Country Parks Accreditation: setting the standard 18
David Solly, Natural England
Benefits of Green Flag Award 24
Paul Todd, Keep Britain Tidy
Case study 1 25
Liz Nether, Worcestershire County Council
Case study 2 28
Bob Bleakley, Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Case study 3 36
Eirwen Hopwood, West Lothian Council
Supporting papers
Appendix A – Programme 41
Appendix B – Speaker Biographies 43
Appendix C – Attendance List 47
Appendix D – Presentation slides from all speakers 53