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They could also take a look at some examples of what can be achieved by checking out the British Mountaineering Council\u2019s \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://thebmc.co.uk/en/mend-our-mountains\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Mend our mountains (British Mountaineering Council)\u0022\u003EMend our mountains\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;campaigns. These are often larger scale projects, but could be scaled down to meet more manageable, local objectives.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet parents and carers know that you\u2019re planning on carrying out some conservation work on local hillsides or mountains. They might like to get involved and could know others who can help.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u2019s important for everybody, particularly those working towards their \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/hill-walker/\u0022 title=\u0022Hill Walker\u0022\u003EHill Walker Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E, to understand all of the ways in which people can help solve environmental problems. Conservation projects are one way, but discussing the issues and inspiring changes to behaviours can be just as effective, as explained below.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EConservation doesn\u2019t have to be designated to community projects. We can all work towards a better future by promising to consider our actions every time we\u2019re out enjoying hilly country. Here\u2019s a great conversation starter for next time you\u2019re out and about.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe first time the group come across an eroded section of path, stop the group and point out:\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHow the natural environment has been damaged by human footfall over time. Where the turf cover is broken, the ground is more vulnerable to rainfall. There can be three times as much rain in the hills as in other parts of the country. Rainwater will tend to follow paths, where the ground is hollowed out. Rain will then damage the path by washing soil away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHow a damaged path tends to spread out further, since people avoid the bit that\u2019s already eroded. Good practice is to keep to the existing path and not walk along the side of it, or strike out across parts where the ground isn\u2019t eroded. When a path gets badly damaged, funds need to be raised to build a more robust path.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere a constructed path is available. You should use these, as your footfall here will do less damage to the surrounding environment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Pointing out erosion while hillwalking"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPart one: choosing your project \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather in the meeting place for a session discussing ways of taking part in hillside conservation. Talk about authorities and organisations involved in this kind of work. Explain that this would involve the group giving something back to the local environment or one nearby, and could involve an overnight stay somewhere.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003EIf your group are keen hillwalkers, encourage them by pointing out that conservation work will help them, and others, enjoy the landscape for many years to come.\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit into small groups. Each group should work together to come up with some ways people can help maintain hillsides, and where these might be needed. If possible, allow groups to use the internet, books and maps to help trigger some light bulb moments. Write down some notes about possible conservation methods that could be used and potential locations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003ELeaders and helpers should move among the groups and share ideas from their own research. Encourage groups to consider small local parks, nature reserves, public footpaths and large national parks that are nearby.\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone\u2019s had a think about this, gather together again and share ideas. A leader should collect the notes that the groups have made, to get in touch with the relevant parties.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003EYoung people shouldn\u2019t be responsible for reaching out to external parties.\u003C/aside\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet permission from a landowner, local authority or organisation responsible for managing the area. Discuss whether they\u2019ll be there to help on the day.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u2019d be helpful to visit the site in advance to get a clear idea of what you\u2019ll be doing and assess the suitability for your group. If this isn\u2019t possible, how about asking a land manager to give you a virtual tour?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk parents and carers if they\u2019re interested in helping out. It would be particularly useful if anyone had any landscaping, gardening, forestry or construction experience.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe sure to gain written permission from parents and carers and confirm volunteer numbers with the land manager or local authority.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk about equipment. If there aren\u2019t any tools you can use on the site, you\u2019ll need to think about finding and bringing along your own. It would be useful to know if you\u2019re responsible for training your group to use this equipment, or whether land managers and other volunteers will be available to help.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResearch your route and secure transport well in advance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Preparing for the visit"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPart two: when you\u0027re out on site\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake time to familiarise yourselves with the site. Set boundaries and expectations with the group.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIdentify potential hazards and what to do to limit and control them. 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