Head to the hills: Taking steps to maintain our outdoor areas

Getting farmers and private landowners in upland areas involved in maintaining paths is seen as key to restoration projects aimed at creating a more sustainable future for visitors

Walking in the uplands is becoming ever more popular and, over the years, there have been calls for reduced access. Picture: iStock

Getting farmers and other private landowners in mountainous areas involved in maintaining visitor paths is seen as key to the success of various restoration projects.

With summer here, more people will be heading to the hills and will see for themselves evidence of footfall erosion and damage to a fragile environment which becomes clearer by the year.