We support
In setting up Car Free Walks, our motivation was to try and promote the
idea that people can enjoy the countryside in a responsible manner. It's
not rocket science - we just want to help people look after this lovely
land that we all share.
Sometimes we hear about a particular individual or group who are also trying
to do something positive to protect the environment and we want to help.
So we list them here in the hope that you might take an interest in their
campaigns and take a few minutes to look and offer your support. Please
do.
Save
the Snowdonia Sherpa Bus Service - Walkers need to take action
to protect the vital bus link around the mountains of North Wales. Email
the Welsh Transport Minister (ieuan.wynjones@wales.gov.uk) to voice your
concern at the withdrawal of funding.
World
Carfree Network - brings together organisations and
individuals dedicated to promoting alternatives to car dependence and automobile-based
planning at the international level whilst working to reduce the human impact
on the natural environment and improving the quality of life for all. By
joining us as a member, you will help to promote carfree thinking.
Airplot!
- Become a beneficial owner of a piece of land slap bang in the middle of
the proposed third runway site at Heathrow! Greenpeace are campaigning to
stop the runway being built and they need your help.
Campaign
to save Swallow's Woods - This site has been set up to provide
the public with information on the issues surrounding the proposed A57/A628
Mottram/Tintwistle bypass.
Save
our Stones - A campaign to increase usability of The Stones
River Crossing at Burley-in Wharfedale. Restoration of the stones will aid
car free walking in the area - so get behind it!
Hastings
Alliance - One of the most tranquil areas in the South East,
Combe Haven Valley, is threatened by the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road (BHLR).
The Hastings Alliance, a group representing the views of several national
and local organisations as well as concerned individuals, is opposed to
the construction of the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road.
We would gladly hear about any other campaigns or organisations with a
similar focus that we could mention here. Please drop
us a line with your suggestions.
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