Recreation
Until the introduction of the Countryside Bill in 1968, the main purpose of the Forestry Commission was to maximise timber sales. The bill gave the public the right to use much of the forest estate for recreation, this led to the Commission providing additional facilities for the public. Sylvia Crowe was hired as a consultant to identify how to improve the landscape of Commission forests for recreation. The focus on recreation allowed the Forestry Commission to become the largest provider of outdoor recreation in Britain.
The Commission works with many user groups to promote the use of its land for recreation such as hillwalking, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding. A notable example is the 7stanes project in Scotland where seven purpose built areas of man-made mountain bike trails have been laid; the accessible extensions provide recreational facilities for disabled cyclists. During the summer months, it hosts a series of live music concerts across seven forests.
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