Fonte: Journal of Tourism & Development; n. 7,8 (2007); 95-100
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Resumo: Rural tourism policy and planning in the UK takes place in a fragmented manner through a number of separate sectors, but the method of funding local authorities means that they are in control of implementation at local level. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 was responsible for the creation of Local Access Forums before August 2003, each of which is now required to advise the access authorities regarding the implementation of the legislation. Through participant observation of 4 recently formed Local Access Forums and comparison of the findings with previous research, this paper examines the continuing contribution of stakeholders involved in decision making processes and the lessons that have been learned in the first year of existence. The research contributes to the debate over the nature, outcomes and extent of stakeholder participation that is generated through this process.
