I'm sure many of you will have a few minutes spare today to complete the National Trust's survey here:
http://high-peak-moors.co.uk/public-consultation/The document is fairly long, but in short, their vision is good. They want to manage the moors for the interests of wildlife, visitors and carbon storage, rather than, as present, shooting estates. This will mean a more diverse ecosystem, less dead Goshawks and Hen Harriers, and a nicer future for the moors.
Mark Avery's excellent blog has a longer piece about it
here.
It is important the views of climbers, bikers and walkers are heard; the shooting lobby is powerful and influential.
The BMC has issued a formal response but individual reponses will be very important. It's Friday afternoon, the deadline is tonight, so do it now please. Ta.