South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group

Update on Progress since November Meeting

SWOAPG Membership 2012

Level 1 Members – 12

Level 2 Members – 70

Level 3 Members – 82

Associate Members – 11

Observers – 16

Total Joined – 191

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Key Completed Actions• Sychryd Gorge Concordat, Code of Conduct

and Infrastructure improvement• Update of Sychryd Code of Conduct Map and

accompanying Guidelines• Completed 4 SWOAPG Workshops• Mines and Tunnels Inspection Scheme 2011

Key Completed Actions• Provided guidance on how

to respond to change to Licensing arrangements

• Agreement with Swansea County Council for access to Caswell for Surfing

• Representation with WATO, BBT, STP, SEWTF, WASAG, VRP, etc.

• SWOAPG Funding for 2012 to 2014

Planned SWOAPG 2012 Actions• Finalise Reservoirs Access arrangements for Canoeing & Kayaking

– Passport Scheme• Involvement in Mellte Access & Survey• Website Development & Launch• Environmental Charter for SWOAPG• National Trust Access discussions ongoing

Planned SWOAPG 2012 Actions• 2012 SWOAPG Workshops• Memorandum of Understanding with BBNPA

for future support• Introduce Late Booking System• Pro-actively maintain membership• Involvement in VRP Proposals, including Blue

Green Gym

South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group