Outlook

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The following is a breakdown of forecasts and major initiatives to be undertaken to improve ease of access to the countryside:

• Undertake the 'Parish Improvement Programme', a five-year rolling programme of maintenance and improvement of public rights of way to include new gates, stiles, signpots and bridges in 40 parishes in 2006/07
• Undertake large scale capital works schemes to address long standing infrastructure issues such as large bridges and bridleway surfacing
• Production of a definitive map for Worcester City
• Publication of the draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan
• Launch of the Ribbesford Circular Trail, which is accessible to pushchairs and some mobility vehicles
• Expand volunteering opportunities by organising practical work parties
• To launch the Worcestershire Wardens partnership initiative
• Retain Green Flag Award status Waseley Hills Country Park and Worcester Woods County Park
• Secure new service level agreement, including funding provision, for the managemtn of St Wulstan's Nature reserve
• Liaise with Landowners and the public regarding Open Access Land