LOCAL OUTDOOR ACCESS FORUM

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LIST – NOV 2019

REPRESENTATION MEMBER NAME BACKGROUND (PEER GROUP) A local farmer with an interest in outdoor access and walking. Alistair Sutherland Outdoor Access User Regularly walks locally and on holidays. Former Chair of Moray (leg) and Nairn NFU and current Vice Chair of Dyke Landward Community Council. Outdoor Access Users Karen Cox (Disabled Representative)

A former consultant with a good geographical knowledge of

Moray and an understanding of land management issues.

Outdoor Access User Member of the Moray Equestrian Access Group which has Simon Jacyna established a horse riding route around Tiendland Forest and

produced promotional materials for horse riding routes across

Moray.

A founder member of the Moray LOAF who is now a retired anaesthetist with a strong understanding of the value of good health and the contribution that outdoor access can have in this regard. A keen hill walker and mountain biker, this member has a particular interest in the Moray Coast Trail. Previous Janet Trythall Outdoor Access User voluntary work on field trips for the Moray Society, of which she

is currently vice chair, has given this member some understanding of the needs and limitations of all ability access. Practical experience of maintaining paths. On sub-group of Community Council trying to establish /Lossie Cycle Path.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Development Worker with Moray Council - 35 year outdoor professional now supporting

Outdoor Access User the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteer network within Moray. Andy Greenhalgh Looking to provide and receive up to date information on

outdoor access.

Keen walker with extensive knowledge of the North East Terry Ballard Outdoor Access User Countryside. Member of Badenoch & Strathspey Orienteering (leg) Club. Has a MLTB Mountain Leaders qualification and is also leader of Elgin & District U3A walking group.

T:\AB Support Services Outdoor Access Shared\AB - SUPPORT SERVICES\Moray Access Project\Moray Access Forum\Members\Forum Membership List Nov 2019 REPRESENTATION MEMBER NAME BACKGROUND (PEER GROUP)

Donald Vass Community Groups

Keen outdoor enthusiast: diving caving, mountaineering, walking, cycling. Has a number of outdoor leader/instructor Clive Roberts Community Groups qualifications. Works with the Dava Way Association as a

volunteer and also takes part in fell running/long distance events.

Keen walker and cyclist with extensive knowledge of Moray’s paths. Chairman of the Footpaths Trust, with an Community Groups enthusiasm for developing community involvement in outdoor Wilson Metcalfe access. Formally Air Commodore at RAF . Also trustee of Forres Community Woodland Trust and regular work party volunteer with the Dava Way Association. Also member of the Moray Way Association and leader of walks as part of the Moray Walking Festival.

An active cyclist and hill walker who since retiring almost 7 years ago has climbed all 282 Munros, cycled thousands of miles in the UK and Europe and been an active member of the

team of volunteers maintaining the Dava Way. Malcolm Campbell Community Groups Is currently a committee member of the Moray Mountaineering

Club, a volunteer ranger with Sustrans covering the 50 mile

section of the North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1) located in Moray and is Secretary of the Dava way Association and a Trustee for the Dava Way. Joined the Moray LOAF as a Member in 2018.

Landowner/Land Charles Petrie Manager/Farmers

Landowners/Land Rachel Mackellar Managers/Farmers

T:\AB Support Services Outdoor Access Shared\AB - SUPPORT SERVICES\Moray Access Project\Moray Access Forum\Members\Forum Membership List Nov 2019 REPRESENTATION MEMBER NAME BACKGROUND (PEER GROUP)

Landowners/Land Involved in management of a number of Moray’s woodlands Managers/Farmers Angus Dixon where there is public access. Experienced in woodland

management for recreation through involvement with the

Quarrelwood Woodland Park Association and the Forres

Woodland Community Trust.

Landowners/Land Farmer near Elgin since 1984, currently involved in organic Managers/Farmers farming. Interested in encouraging public access and Gilbert Bain appreciation of nature. Member of Scottish Mountaineers and

Moray Road Runners. Involved in organising outdoor access

events in Moray for many years.

Manages a small rural estate by . Aim is to continue to diversify the estate business recognising the importance of Tourism. Qualified Rural Charted Surveyor with Peter Graham Landowners/Land and Associates LLP. Often works to ensure client estate Ed Dunbar Managers/Farmers activities can be conducted in harmony with public access. Former member of Midlothian Access Forum with a wide range of knowledge in access matters. Currently a member of the Laich of Moray Coast Tourism Group. Enjoys being out of doors and is a keen runner. Also board member of ‘Earthtime’ which promotes outdoor education and activity for children.

VACANT National Farmers Union of Public Agencies Scotland (NFUS)

Councillor Louise Laing Councillor with the Moray Council with a keen interest in the Forum Convener Public Agencies outdoors and leisure tourism.

Public Agencies Shirley Reid Currently SNH Local Officer. Possesses detailed understanding of the Access Legislation and the S.O.A.C.

T:\AB Support Services Outdoor Access Shared\AB - SUPPORT SERVICES\Moray Access Project\Moray Access Forum\Members\Forum Membership List Nov 2019 REPRESENTATION MEMBER NAME BACKGROUND (PEER GROUP) JOINT FORESTRY REPS Justin Livesey Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Management of forest estate

Public Agencies

Tim Gordon-Roberts Scottish Forestry (SF) Policy, support and regulation

Laura Sutherland

Moray Community Health and Public Agencies

Social Care Partnership

T:\AB Support Services Outdoor Access Shared\AB - SUPPORT SERVICES\Moray Access Project\Moray Access Forum\Members\Forum Membership List Nov 2019