Welcome to IPROW
The Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management is the professional body which represents individuals employed in the management of public rights of way and other access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers.
Its members cover the whole of the field of access work, from countryside rangers putting in gates to enforcement officers, path inspectors, strategic access developers and solicitors, as well as those maintaining the definitive map and making public path orders.
Membership
Being a member of IPROW means being in the know – having access to the very best professional advice and being confident you are up to date with the latest changes to case law, legislation, regulations and Government advice.
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Advertise with IPROW
IPROW is the leading source of information about job vacancies for people working in the access and rights of way profession. Our journal Waymark also carries a range of product and services advertisements and is distributed to all members and subscribers four times a year.
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IPROW's latest news
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Recommendations
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Recommendations
Members may remember a consultation over the summer calling for evidence to feed into the new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature with the intention of providing recommendations to the government on public access to nature. IPROW submitted a response, as did many members, whether personally or on behalf of their organisation. The recommendations have now been published.
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Call for Evidence
The new All Party Parliamentary Group for outdoor recreation and access to nature is inviting submissions for written evidence to its inquiry into changes in policy and legislation that would enable more people to access green and blue spaces.
Managing visitors with dogs
'Managing visitors with dogs in your woodland' is published by the Forestry Commission and written for woodland, but the principles can be applied to walkers with dogs in all landscapes, UK-wide, so please do have a look and share to help make the outdoors a better place for people, wildlife and livestock.
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Training and events
IPROW is continually developing new training courses, delivered by professionals in the rights of way field and tailored to the needs of members.
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