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Visitors to the outdoors in Herefordshire are being urged to say hello to other people, stay on footpaths, and bag and bin their dog’s poo in a new-look Countryside Code. The updated version of the code, which provides advice for visitors to natural places, is being launched on the 70th anniversary of the booklet’s first publication in 1951. It is the first refresh of the Countryside Code in more than a decade, although there were some updates last summer in response to issues raised ...

During my career, I have seen many people die and I know there are some ways I could simply not bear.  There are certain conditions that, if I was diagnosed with them, I would choose to take my own life rather than suffer what I consider torture. The idea of slowly choking to death because I am losing the ability to swallow, for example. And the thought of being unable to move chills me — and many others, I think — to the core. Every doctor has stories of patients that make you question wh...

• Always keep dogs under control and in sight • Bag and bin dog poo – any public waste bin will do • "Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory" Natural England said the coronavirus pandemic had "changed people’s relationships with nature" - bringing more visitors to the countryside, but also increasing problems ranging from littering to sheep-worrying by dogs. In Norfolk, it said the Broads, Winterton Dunes, Holkham, and Dersingham Bog National Nature Reserves (NNRs) all reporte...

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed Natural Englands move to launch a new national campaign to promote the Countryside Code.

The new code includes tips on sticking to marked footpaths, clearing dog waste and avoiding restricted activities, such as holding barbecues or wild water swimming, where they are not allowed. "We very much support the refresh of the Countryside Code and, while we welcome visitors, we ask that they adhere to the code and behave appropriately to help protect wildlife,” Mr Burrows added.  Footpaths at Dunwich Heath have seen greater erosion, as walkers try to social distance during the coron...

The Countryside Code has been updated The Countryside Code has been updated. The new Countryside Code has been launched today (April 1) by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the creation of the founding booklet. With more people enjoying the outdoors than ever before, the code has been revised to help people enjoy the countryside in a safe and respectful way. Changes include advice on creating a welcoming environment, for example by sayi...

Gary Ford, East Anglia regional director for the NFU, said: "The Countryside Code has provided useful advice for everyone visiting and enjoying the countryside over many years, but it was time for a refresh. “We have worked closely with the government and Natural England on the messaging in the code to bring it up to date and to help address the recent increase in access-related issues such as keeping to public rights of way, ensuring dogs are under control and that dog waste is binned. "We w...

The Countryside Code has been updated to ensure visitors to the countryside respect the farmed landscape ahead of an anticipated rise in walkers.

An updated version of the Countryside Code, which provides advice for visitors to natural places in the UK, is being launched on the 70th anniversary of the booklets first publication in 1951.

The Countryside Code suggests greeting other people you meet. Credit: PA Visitors to the great outdoors should say hello to other people, stay on footpaths, and bag and bin their dog’s poo, according to advice published in a new-look Countryside Code. The updated advice for visitors to natural places, is being launched on the 70th anniversary of the booklet’s first publication in 1951. It is the first refresh of the Countryside Code in more than a decade, although there were some updates la...