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~ 1. Introduction ~ 9 This concordat aims to both safeguard the long term use of the Waterfalls area by South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group ~ and balance its use with the wider environment, community and ~ health and safety issues currently faced by the land manager. !J ~ 2. Access 2.1. To groups that have signed up to the Concordat via the ~ South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG), 13 Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) will: l~ · Allow access for non-commercial and educational outdoor l~ activities in the Waterfalls area managed by FCW. Map of this ~~ area forms part of appendix 1. i ~ ~ '~ · Permit access for agreed outdoor activities in the Waterfalls area (see appendix 1) to all affiliated commercial providers, provided J that the use of the Mellte and Sychryd Gorge is carried out

,:1 ~l 2 i Waterfall Area Activity Concordat i Paul Dann i 24/10/2012 Jl.JJ . ------r-Jl r gi .,~it r r~ sensitivity and that the gorge is not considered to be in a ;l~ ~ deteriorating condition by FCW. .\ l ~ · Maintain car parking facilities in Dinas Rock Car Park. r~ !'~ · Maintain an outdoor changing area for groups subject to its ~. ~ appropriate use. r f! · Provide SWOAPG with an annual outline risk assessment for the l ~ inherent site features in March of each year. fl ~ r !! 2.2. South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG) l ~ will : l ~ · Ensure that all members abide by the current Gorge Walking r ~ Code of Conduct (appendix 2) version 2 reviewed in 2011. l ~ · Ensure that all staff who work in the gorge have been trained in l ~ its sensitivity and use the gorge walking access map. (SWOAPG ! ~ to define programme) ! ~ · Provide all members with a copy of the Dinas Access Rules and ! ~ update members on any changes. (appendix 5) ! !! · . Ensure that members use the Sychryd and Mellte Gorge in a ! !! sensitive manner and only use designated less sensitive areas,

! !J access and egress points. These may change over time, and are shown in the Access Map and Code of Conduct poster version 2 l!5 reviewed in 2011.(Appendix 2) l~ · Ensure that all the members are registered to receive activity t !5 providers alerts from the Brecon Beacons National Park l~ Authority.

L fJ ~~ ~~ l.;~ 3 i Waterfall Area Activity Concordat i Paul Dann i 24/10/2012 L!~ . In April every year provide a risk assessment for users in the . gorge and agree site safety rules with FCW. Risk assessment to ~ be sent to, Paul Dann, Uandovery Forest District, Forestry s Commission Wales, Uanfair Rd, Uandovery, SA20 OAL. s . Recognise that this land forms part of a working forest. Groups ~ must be aware of all other users and must obey warning signs r§ temporary or permanent. § § 3. Access Code of Conduct ~ South Wales Activity Providers will work together with Forestry ~ Commission Wales to ensure members adhere to the Dinas Access Rules 2012 (appendix 5) !J § Enforcement Policy m Should a Provider break any of the rules and there is no doubt ! ~ about who they are, then: . First Transgression - FCW will write to the Provider with a ! !! Warning and the Provider will be placed under Review for a period ! !! of between three and six months. t ~ . Second Transgression under review - SWOAPG will downgrade the Provider to 'Non-Gorge User' membership status and FCW will ! write to them telling them they are no longer permitted to use the site. ~ There will be an independent route to appeal. ~ ! 4. Review and consult !. Both Forestry Commission Wales and South Wales Activity Providers will: ! ~ . Hold an annual review of the concordat to promote

~- understanding and raise awareness of either organisations' issues. The agenda for the meeting is outlined in appendix 3. . ~ . l l ~L 4 I Waterfall Area Activity Concordat I Paul Dann I 24/10/2012 l L- · Consult with each other about developments with potential impact on either organisations' interests. .\ 4.1 Accident reporting ~.~ · Both FCW / SWOAPG members have joint responsibility for i recording and investigating all serious/major accidents and .: ~ 1 incidents within the gorges of which they become aware or are .1 ~ made aware involving users of the gorges. (see appendix 4 for !~ full details) l~ J ~ 5. Implementation · No action from this concordat will override the statutory duties J ~ and responsibilities of either organisation. J ~ J ~ · sWOAPG will ensure annually that all members are covered by at least £5 million of public liability insurance. ! l i l · sWOAPG will annually provide details of all members to FCW at Uandovery Forest District, Forestry Commission Wales, Uanfair i ~ Rd, Uandovery, SA20 OAL. 1 ~

) - The Concordat with be reviewed at least biennially, with the second .. ~ review to have taken place by 30th October 2014. J ~

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II 5 i Waterfall Area Activity Concordat i Paul Dann i 24/10/2012 !! , ~ f ~ .~~ . I~ .\ ~S Signed by: i ~S i Forest District Manager: ..W~....~~/i\li~ i~ N ¿ i i- S'.-y!) A rv ~r-. fl fT ~",~, er ~ f1C;clL. l~ J§ South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group: J§ ... ~...l...... SWOAPG Co-ordinator f! ~ ...... ~...SWOAPG Chairman § !l l m f! ~ !l ~ ~ ~ L~ t~ \.L i. l îI L!. l~ Liat ~~ l~ t~ 6 I Waterfall Area Activity Concordat I Paul Dann I 24/10/2012 í~ J li i ~l ~... ; ~ .. .-'" -. i ~i

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The Afon Sychryd gorge Is part of the Coedydd Nedd a Mellte Special Area of Conservation a legally protected site under European law because of Its high nature conservation value J .):::C, .::;::.: e ::\~/d);:~:;::'. . ::-:;:::::::\:l::i:¡!:J!:/:::);::: '.' '. j ~ 1- .,ir .:;:;:::r\!::::" .... :::::::;:::\((:i,;:~:: Gorge Walking Co of Conduct lôohies'Wéit~i~~:.. . ~ Following this code wil minimise environmental disturbance within this protected site. Brief your groups When participants understand the fragile nature and protected status of the gorge, Do not create new routes or (am er all damage can be avoided as individuals mossy rocks as the vegetatjol'ls easily I assume a personal responsibility for ¡ -rdamaged ¡- _ protecting the area. Be sure to brief every group. including any parents, teachers or ! i observers not actively participating. \, To The Countryside Council for Wales has SiI¡caMin~s produced a short DVD on gorge walking: if possible offer your group the chance to see it before visiting the area. Keep to footpaths and the Key agreed access points and routes as shown on the map n ~r~~:r vegetated ", Steep land/cliff The agreed access routes and access points can accommodate groups of II ~~~~~~~~O?~~~iliesi Building different abilties, and also take account . of different water levels. high and low. EJWater '- Bridge Ensure you know which access point to r' use and avoid using any that are not shown Shingle Man.made structure on the map. Do not create new routes II . and access points. Groups should follow Paved area Agreed access point unsurfaced paths in single fie to avoid ., widening pathways. Vegetation: II iu~~¿i\~!io~~(tivilieS)Q.... wooded/grassland Stay in the watercourse By keeping in the water flow you will I\ Waterfall '- Rapids ensure that you and your group are doing least damage. However. avoid mossl vegetation-covered rocks. boulders and tree fi Picnic area Deep pool bases within and by rivers. or any Changing Shelter o Information point 0 vegetation away from agreed routes and access points. ;, Avoid the marked sensitive areas (red hashing) for activities and stops This map is to be used to: The Concordat and Code of Conduct is required: The entire gorge environment is very sensitive to disturbance and continued use minimise environmental disturbance within the Craig y Ddinas/Afon Sychryd to ensure that providers and landowners comply with environmental legislation of some areas prevents recovery. This is by following the agreed Code of Conduct and keeping to agreed access routes/points. why most of the gorge is marked on the for providers to gain permission to enter FeW land for gorge walking map as sensitive. Avoid conducting activities, group briefings and breaks in This Concord at governs access for agreed outdoor activities in Waterfall Country. Any provider not signed up these sensitive areas. Break stops and This map is for the use of: to the Concordat does not have FCW permission to access their land. For details on how to sign up see the group briefings can be particularly Activity providers who have signed up to the Concordat between BBNPA website www.breconbeacons.org/environment/waterfall.country or enter Gorge Walking damaging as it concentrates damage from feet into one area. Therefore please the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group and Forestry Commission Wales. into the Search box. conduct briefings in the car park. lE§ (f~ L~ Ch ~ ~ tE ~ ~ Eb (Q ~ ~ ~ D~ cr tJ (tl ¡r~.j LÆ LlJ (I ~ LF~ ~ ß ~ ~ Appendix 3 Example Agenda for Liaison Meetings between

S"i Few and SWAOPG ~ Agenda ~ ~ :"1 FCW and SWOAPG Gorge use Concordat Liaison Meeting " ~ Meeting: meeting number & Date .!L S Location: ~ Present: ~ Apologies ~ Items ~ Health and Safety ~ ..~ 1.1 Items actioned / implemented since last meeting. 1.2 Items outstanding .~ 1.3 Accidents and Near Misses l 1.4 Review of accident reporting regime ~ 2. Inspections

~ 2.1 Trail inspections and reports - work completed and outstanding ~ 2.2 Car Park Inspection Reports !l - work completed and outstanding. 2.3 Condition of the Gorge habitat /ecosystem ~ 5 3. Access Issues ~ 3.1 Gorge access issues r~ 3.2 Visitor journey issues ~ 4. Agree H&S meeting dates. e 5. AOB ~

-'15 :iJ ~ J! ~ll 4 :! I .~i~ i ~ I~ r~ y r~ Appendix 4. I~ Accident reporting .\ I~ FCW / SWOAPG members have joint responsibility for recording and investigating all serious/major accidents and incidents within the Is gorges of which they become aware or are made aware involving users i~ of the gorges. í~ The essential points to record are: r ~ ~~ · Where did it happen?

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3 · Who did it happen to? ~. · What was the nature of the accident? .3 · Was it reportable under RIDDOR (Reporting Injuries, Diseases and ~ Dangerous Occurences). .~ Both parties will input to the WASAG's (Waterfalls Area Safety E, Advisory Group) incident response plan, which is in the Waterfalls Area Health and Safety policy document. This plan will be reviewed ~ biannually and copies of each such plan will be held at each office ¿J location (SWOAPG and FCW), copies will also be provided to the emergency services. ~ Both parties will retain an identical up to date master copy of the ~ gorge network, key access points and other relevant information. 9 These maps will be accessible and easy to locate by all members of FCW L1andovery staff and members of SWOAPG, and will be updated .~ at annual review meetings.

-5 Any serious/major incident involving customers, during SWOAPG group led activities must be investigated by SWOAPG within a period ~ of 7 days from the date of the incident and a copy of the report sent to ~ FCW. J~l;; Any accident occurring during an FCW permitted event (excluding any ~ SWOAPG organised events) will be investigated by FCW. il~ ~ ~r,~ An :j ~~ ~-- r i~~~ !. " 1&1 ~ ~ i'" ~ ~

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~ 00 ct3 Any fracture, other than to the fingers, thumbs or toes. ~ Any amputation. ~~ cQ Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine. .I cQ Loss of sight (whether temporary or permanent). ~ .0 ~ A chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or any penetrating injury to the eye. i ~.~ cQ Any injury resulting from an electrical shock or electrical burn (including any electrical burn caused by arcing or arcing products) leading to unconsciousness or requiring resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours. ~ !O cQ Any other injury: =_ t"l1..\i ii leading to hypothermia, heat-induced illness or to unconsciousness; ii requiring resuscitation; or; I _ -= _\Itll ct requiring admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours. cQ Loss of consciousness caused by asphyxia or by exposure to a harmful substance -:; ..~;.-~ or biological agent. ~ Either of the following conditions which result from the absorption of any substance - .. 'j .: ...~C by inhalation, ingestion or through the skin: ct3 acute illness requiring medical treatment; or; = i' --0.. - ii loss of consciousness. ii Acute illness which requires medical treatment where there is reason to believe .,::~;; ""!i that this resulted from exposure to a biological agent or its toxins or infected .. materiaL. I -. The full list of reportable major injuries, dangerous occurrences and diseases and - =-0 interpretation of the terms used is contained in the HSE priced publication 'A Guide to ! ~ the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - 1995 L73'. ! ~ !~ ¡~l:' l~ 1 i~ ;~i ..-,~ -: 'I~-...1 r f 1! ~. :! rY1 "f Lu L~lb ~.." L ~ ¡ ~cLl-f ç'. r~ I~ i~ I~ i ~ .~8-1 I, . ~if 't-it: i ~ ~is Clg 1 ~ uJv .~ :i Q. . ~ J~ \i ~ Comisiwn I Forest South Wales t-v.00 Coedwigaeth Commission Outdoor Activity BRECON BEACONS ~ !è Providers Group NATIONAL PARK --- -- Cymru I Wales--

= .0 ;~ i Dinas Area Access Rules for Outdoor Activity Providers 2012 -: 171.:"

-~ ~\Li~ With the increase in popularity of Dinas as a venue for a variety of Outdoor Activities, particularly Gorge Walking, the impact on the local community has

:: 'il\' r ..\1 continued to grow and remains a challenge for us to resolve. Use of this site is I important to a wide range of Providers and whilst we have handled the Gorge Code - ~l\ ; .~'I of Conduct and Concordat well, the problems we cause with high Visitor numbers , remain unresolved. . ~I\ - ~~ .i We were asked in 2008 to look at how to reduce the impact and a variety of requests :- ~~.n . have been circulated to Outdoor Activity Providers in 2008, 2009 and 2010 to take some care in planning their visits to the area, with a varied degree of success. ~ :!

: ~J Guidelines were drawn from the actions that were suggested by all attendees at the l-~ full SWOAPG Meeting on 29th November, 2011. However, by August 2012, with

;;- .-;Q. many issues still unresolved due to the unfortunate actions of a small number of I' Providers and renewed pressure from the local community, the Guidelines were :. .~ replaced with these Rules. L I" - ,~ I - .~ 1. Parking & Traffic

~ rS a. Park in designated Dinas Car Park or Village Hall Car Park only - Activity Providers and their clients should not park near residences - much of this parking ;;1 1i _ ~.'; is for elderly residents who need easy access to their homes. This then also prevents noise, disruption and 'changing in the street'. !:~ i~1 b. No Parking on double yellow lines or in the lane adjacent to the Village Hall i~1 '!1 .f l_ .. -:$ ~I ~ \l. ~!t.: i:li l-ll lll¡ ..~

L~.1! .-l1-- r~'l ~lJ l~ i ~ ., i ~ '!~ 2. Changing .\ ~, ~ a. No Changing permitted in the Main Car Park. Ensure your groups use the Changing Screens in the dell or change inside vehicles. "'~ ; ~ b. No Changing is permitted In the Village Hall Car Park. Either use the Village Hall -- .., for changing or send your group to the changing screens in the Main Car Park. .;~- ~ c. No Changing in front of residents houses and the children's play area at all times. ~..:.~ ñ' d. Brief groups to ensure changing takes place in the designated areas

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I - · =c 3. Toilets .i ,.:(1 a. Do Not use the Car Park or surrounding area as a Toilet. Public toilets are I -.. available at the Angel Inn or book the Village Hall to use all their facilities. · -0 ~ ì~

~ :,~ 4. Numbers a. The Maximum Number of Participants in the Sychryd Gorge is 25 per rg Organisation at anyone time. .:D ! ~ ! ~ 5. Other .I~ ~ a. Keep Noise Levels to a Minimum and avoid bad language, particularly close to residential areas. Remember that noise carries in these areas. Avoid briefing .I ~1:' your group in the Village Hall Car Park close to houses. i~ b. No Litter - pick up yours and any other litter you find. Take all rubbish (and ._~L ~ clothing) home with you. c. Check the Changing Area for litter and forgotten equipment once your Group has l~ finished changing. Carrying black bags and protective gloves will help with this. ,~i _ ,L_ ~ I , ¡~ ,1 :¡Ä~ I1 2 , lJ ~.11 ~

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-:n · Park efficiently in the Main Car Park, avoid wasting parking space ~\! · Arrange a meeting place for Gorge Clients and then bring the minimum ~~ vehicles to the Dinas main car park fO · The main Dinas car park is nearly always full after 11.00am on a Summer !( weekend. If arriving after 11.00, consider another venue or drop your group off and park the vehicle back beyond the Residential areas !a · Encourage clients to car share from their point of departure I~l~ · Consider Centre Bus sharing if possible · Consider the use of other sites or alternative Activities to prevent over-use of I ~ the Gorge and Area l ~' lI _.i · Set up your own 'Acceptable behaviour contract' for your Groups iI _~ l$L I ì

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-l, Use of the Village Hall as follows -~ · Hall can be hired for £10 per hour · Lunches or Packed Lunches £4.50 each · Hall car park can be used if hall booked .-~ Book with: ! Dilys Jenkins - 01639721057 _! Lynette - 01639721498

_! Some Providers have used the Hall numerous times very successfully, so it is very worthwhile considering, especially as it solves parking problems for you when you ~t book. The Hall has a large meeting/dining/activity room, a kitchen with a small dining j space, gents and ladies toilets and showers, though the shower facilities are limited. .J

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1.1 Outline Risk Assessment

Forestry Commission Wales- Forestry Works Manager - Outline Risk Assessment

Location: Dinas Rock Work Activity/Task: General activity

.. FWM:Signature: . .t...... Name:Paul Dann I Date: 25/6/2012

The Hazard Location of the Who could be Level of FCW Controls SWOAPG Controls Hazard harmed? risk Rockfalls caused In car park and Members of the low . Rock faces visually checked . Visual inspection during every by climbers on Sychryd trail public/ Gorge during monthly inspection use loosening rocks walkers/staff . Warning signs installed and . Removal of loose rocks on used checked monthly routes where safe and appropriate

Rock Falls Side of the Members of the Low . Steel mesh placed onto the rock . Visual inspection during every Sychryd trail/car public/ Gorge face to catch falling rocks in car use by Instructors and annually park walkers/staff park by Technical Advisors . Rock faces visually checked . All Climbing and Gorge Walking during monthly inspection participants to wear Helmets . Warning signs installed and . Reporting of any concerns to checked monthly SWOAPG and/or FCW ...

Steep unguarded Upper Sychryd Members of the Medium . Main Sychryd path surfaced . Briefing and direction to Group drops Gorge public/ Gorge away from the edge. Members by Instructors. walkers/staff . Handrail and steps installed to . Avoidance of unprotected drops aid access egress into the . Reporting of any issues with gorge. Handrail inspected monthly for strength. Steps and/or Handrail to FCW i ~ ft~ ~~ .I ~ ~ _ . ".. L. _ i-!e~~~ ..'..1- ._' ,,-, 1-.1 1-' ir..'. ,1...-.." i-r 1;.-.' in.' 'i:..1 ie..' '.,::;.' '..=. ~~ .'..-7" 1.-,\ '-".1 'i;l ~~~ ~~~ 1111 _1\11 _1111 11 ..- 1..1. - . --. .' il.. I"'.. 'À_...t.-~... ..~.. pr ,.-~ Io~ ~.,,.tl,.,r':IiE!L-:"':______ÎI~iI__.-=111 iI.~ ~ :c ~ il C3 ~ ~ 4~ ~ =s "'"' ..IIb. .. '''-'':L- ~~I_._.' ~ .. "Ill ~~ =-1.11_ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~

Old Concrete Upper Sychryd Gorge walkers medium . Gorge walkers informed of the . undercut section Regular visual inspection by Gorge risk Instructors and Technical potential failure Advisors and reporting of any concerns to FCW Power lines Above site Members of the low . Gorge walkers informed of the . Awareness by site users is the between upper public/ Gorge risk responsibility of each and lower gorge walkers/staff Organisational Representative see map . Ensure warning signs on poles are in position signing Concordat Mines area Upper Sychryd Members of the high . Area inspected monthly to . Mines & Tunnels Inspection Gorge public/ Gorge ensure signs and fencing is in Scheme gives clear advice to walkers/staff place to prevent access avoid Quartzite Mines at Upper . Groups advised not to use area Sychryd on FCW Land. due to mines report and advice from AALS Cold fast flowing In the gorge Members of the med . Risk outlined on site . water Gorge Instructors to be public/ Gorge walkers interpretation board and appropriately trained, qualified waterfalls leaflet and briefed. Safety is the responsibility of Organisational Head or Manager and should be aligned to advice from Technical Advisors. Metal debris in In pools at the Gorge walkers med . Gorge walkers informed of the . Individual Organisations are pools and old bottom of the risk responsible for inspecting Pools railway trucks cascade and each year and providing trucks in upper appropriate guidancè to their section Instructors and Assistants Falling down into Landslip area of Gorge walkers high . Gorge walkers informed of the . gorge Individual Organisations to old tramway risk decide whether or not to use this which requires route groups to leap . Area clear of vegetation and fall over area in is obvious . Spotting and/or use of a safety upper Sychryd rope are recommended Gorge

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