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Here at the Green Lane Association we work with all sorts of stakeholders ranging from landowners and managers, to local authorities, the police, and even the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). A lot of this work revolves around education, most of the land we cross is a working environment that requires understanding, respect and care from those who cross it, and arguably none more so than military training areas such as Salisbury Plain Training Area. Understanding that these areas can go from “calm to combat” from one day, or area, to the next is essential for the safety of the public who are welcome to use these areas for recreational purposes within parameters set out in law, bylaws, training times and military personnel.
We are proud to be working in partnership with the DIO and the MOD to ensure that you can access these areas in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Calm to combat
Our land – full of beauty, splendour and wonder. From lush landscapes to unique wildlife, but here, you never know what’s around the corner. Things can change in the flick of a switch. The Defence Training Estate is shared land. It’s where families and locals spend time, but it’s also where our armed forces practise live-fire training. It can go from tranquil to treacherous overnight. Welcome to ‘Respect the Range’ the new campaign that encourages everyone, from families and dog walkers, to hikers, green laners, and mountain bikers, to be mindful of the shared lands and make sure they’re using the training areas only when it is safe to do so.
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