APPENDIX 5

Overall structure of the Stanage Forum / Management Plan

In order to evaluate the plan in a holistic way, it is first necessary to take a step back to define the whole picture.  Inputs, the planning process, outputs and  longer term outcomes should all be properly assessed, taking into account the changing context in which we are going to be operating over the next ten years.

1.

Inputs

• The Forum structure (meetings, steering group, newsletter, website)

• PDNPA policy

• Volunteer effort (SG, Forum, etc)

• PDNPA staff

• Passion – to care for and enjoy Stanage

• Financial resources/a budget

• Support from statutory and non-statutory partners

• The farm
  
  

2.

Process

• Forum events

• Steering Group

• Technical Groups

• Website

• Newsletter

• Flexibility – ability to change and adapt

• Stamina

• Administrative support

• Facilitation

• Debate/discussion/dialogue

• PDNPA staff

• Diplomacy

• Internal PDNPA consultations
  
  

3.

Outputs

• Shared vision

• Shared goals & aims

• The 150 agreed objectives

• A consensus building approach

• Conflict resolution

• A more easily implementable & effective plan

• Affirmation of support from the PDNPA

• Raising awareness & understanding
  
  

4.

Outcomes

• Better (baseline) information

• Higher standing/status for the PDNPA

• Impact on ways of planning in other National Parks and protected areas
  
  

5.

Context

• Foot and mouth risk

• Government policy e.g. PDNPA's statutory duties

• Countryside & Rights of Way Act

• Farming

• PDNPA policy