How to Prepare a Management Plan

Preparing a Management Plan for your open space is an important process. It’s not just about writing a report – it can help to resolve conflicts and is often essential in funding bids. As part of the Our Green Space* programme, we are organising a series of training sessions for Parish Councils and community groups, to be provided on a site near you!

We are looking for good sites and interested groups who want to benefit from this training. The session can be tailored to the needs of your site and your group. Each session can cover:

• Assessing significance/importance for history, wildlife, access and recreation

• Identifying issues and constraints

• The importance of local consultation and involvement

• Identifying options for the future

• Assessment and analysis

• Clarifying aims and objectives

• Setting out an action plan including management prescriptions and budget

• Monitoring and review

If you have not yet started to write a plan, this will guide you on the process. If you already have a plan, we can help you to revise it or look at its implementation. The sessions will be led by Shirley Muir, who has many years experience in working with communities to manage open space. She can plan the session with you to meet your needs.

Delegates will receive a comprehensive course pack as well as copies of the Open Green Spaces - A Guide to Common Management Issues.

There are only ten sessions to be held over the summer. If you are interested in hosting one at a site near you please contact Shirley Muir:

Tel: 016973 20803 Mob: 077755 28786 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it