Lancashire s Countryside Service has proved over nearly 30 years how successful the management of Access to Open Country can be- providing visitor management for over 4000 acres of Access Area in Lancashire. Full time and volunteer Rangers play an important part in that work by maintaining stiles and information signs and giving walkers advice and assistance.
Erosion is monitored and remedial work programmed if necessary.
In very dry weather peat condition is monitored and the Access Areas can be closed at times of exceptionally high fire risk to prevent damage to this important wildlife and economic resource.