Disability Equality Scheme
To be successful, the Commission recognises the importance of, and has been working for some years towards greater, public engagement in many aspects of our work. Indeed, we could not successfully deliver the many facilities and the range of recreation that we do without direct support and advice from community groups, partners, volunteers and the public. We welcome the challenge of engaging with stakeholders in the community. This is our first Disability Equality Scheme. It builds on the many local initiatives we are already taking to involve people with disabilities in the planning and development of recreation and improved access to the forests in our care. We welcome feedback on this document on an ongoing basis. View the full document in PDF format View the full document in Microsoft word format We have over 160 walks, trails, and visitor centres that are designated by our local staff as being suitable for the less able. This will often mean wheelchair users, but many of the facilities are also of value to elderly or less active people, pushchair and pram users. In a few cases we also have sensory trails that help people with sight or hearing impairments to enjoy a more complete forest experience. View the full list of facilities.
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