A new publication entitled “Outdoor events in Scotland: guidance for organisers and land managers” is now available. It gives valuable information relating to access and should be read by all organisers of orienteering events in Scotland.
26th Jan 12 
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A list of useful links to access related issues (reviewed January 2012).
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Environmental impact assessments are occasionally carried out on particularly sensitive areas that have been used for orienteering. This page contains links to them.
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SOA and the Woodland Trust have agreed to promote each others’ activities because of our common interest in using, enjoying and protecting Scottish woodlands. The Woodland Trust cares for and manages 80 woods in Scotland covering 8,500 hectares, stretching from Stranraer in the South up to Sutherland in the North, many of which we have been used for an event and/or have a permanent orienteering course.
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The National Access Forum’s guidance on outdoor events is now available on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code website.
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Revised (2011) Agreement Between the Scottish Orienteering Association and the Capercaillie Biodiversity Action Plan Steering Group on the Use of Forests for Orienteering Competitions and Training where Capercaillie are Present is now available to view.
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Requests for permission for access for an orienteering event should be made as early as possible. Try and give at least 6 months prior to the proposed date of the event, especially if this is the first time the area is being used for orienteering. (Reviewed January 2012)
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Sheep farming is a vital component of the Scottish farming industry, with the lambing period being critical to sheep farmers. The following advice gives the general picture across Scotland. (reviewed January 2012)
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The following are access and associated publications held by the SOA Access Officer on behalf of the Scottish Orienteering Association. If anyone wishes to borrow a copy please contact Colin Matheson. Reviewed January 2012; additional items will be added shortly.
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Red deer stalking is a vital component of the Scottish rural economy, with the periods 1st July - 20th October being critical for guests stalking stags and 21st October – 15th February being the time that deer managers work hard to bring in the hind cull. The following advice gives the general picture across Scotland. (reviewed January 2012)
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