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Re: Proposed Format, for discussion

Nov 06, 2003, 09:51

A suggestion: I think this either starts off Big picture, or little picture.

Either start off by creating a list of sites under threat then developing a set of activities that encorage local groups to form Action Groups, with RASCALS (Radical Action for Sustainability of anCient Areas and LandscapeS) acting to promote these groups and raise general awareness of all sites under threat - working towards a remit of intense co-ordinated lobbying and awareness activities.

Or

Pick on a single issue, such as Silbury Hill and be that "local" Action Group with a view to future expansion.

This second point is the direction FoT has taken, and I think it has a lot of merits. There is nothing to stop us forming alliances with other parties and we get genuine first hand knowledge of what goes into a campaign, including the non archaeological issues that serve to strengthen the overall campaign. This smaller focus means initial activites can be limited and therefore the groups resources are less likely to get overstretched too soon. Taking on all comers, whilst we would all like to do this, will only result in this group being toothless and inactive.

It should also be remebered that any campaign is best driven with a strong local element. Local people do not like outsiders coming in telling them what to do, many are more concerned about the possible impact of increased tourism than they are about the monuments themselves, so unless they are already organised care must be taken.

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