We have developed nine areas of work to direct our activities up to April 2009. These nine areas of work reflect our key aims.

Liaison
to facilitate the exchange of information among all interested parties resulting in greater co-operation and
partnership working in the delivery of sustainable countryside recreation-based programmes across Northern Ireland.

Facilities Planning
to facilitate a wide range of organisations including local and central government organisations, protected area management bodies, governing bodies of sport, local clubs and community groups in their planning of new recreational facilities ensuring that the wider issues surrounding countryside recreation development are considered.

Planned Development
to deliver on the ground a suite of countryside recreation facilities, geographically spread across Northern Ireland, resourced and supported in a strategic way.

Facility Management
to encourage the management of countryside recreation facilities in a way that provides a high quality and
consistent experience for all users.

Policy & Research
to develop an on-going programme of research which can help determine the future policies and programmes undertaken by ourselves and our wider membership.

Education Awareness
to ensure that participants in countryside recreation understand and appreciate the special qualities of the Northern Ireland countryside, demonstrating appropriate conduct, consistent with good practice in their activities and consistent with the management practices of landowners and managers.

Training
to disseminate information and develop best practice through training and professional development in the
provision and management of countryside recreation.

Information
to raise public and consumer awareness of countryside recreation opportunities across Northern Ireland and to ensure that information required to facilitate participation in any activity is easily accessible, accurate and up to date.

Communication
to raise the industry's awareness of countryside recreation through effective communication mediums ensuring that all information necessary to help it capitalise upon market opportunities is easily accessible, accurate and up to date.

You can download the full operational plan by using the links on the top right of this page.

Operational Plan 2006-09