On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 18:35:02 -0400, you wrote:

Richard:
Where is "wild" in the UK?
Marty

'Many areas including such places as national parks, sites of special
scientific interest (SSSI's), geological reserves and nature reserves
do not allow the collection of any material, including rocks.
Limestone pavements, where spectacular weather worn limestone blocks
are exposed on the surface are a particularly sensitive area and must
on no account be collected from. The laws must be adhered to, by all
responsible collectors, as the beauty of an area or a rare animal or
plant habitat may easily be spoiled by indiscriminate collection.'

Simply being off the footpath can be an offence.

'The new trespass laws, included in the Criminal Justice Act, allow
prosecution for trespass. Permission must be obtained, if you move off
public rights of way, to wander on private land anywhere in the UK.'

This is quoted from IBC member Kev Bailey's website.
http://www.actionvideo.freeserve.co.uk/vocbsabout.htm

Richard

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