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The Wombles
8th October 2008, 10:49 PM
Generic permission from the National Trust HQ

I am delighted to announce that I have secured generic permission from the National Trust HQ. The agreement sets the principles which apply to geocaching on National Trust land and states:



"We welcome geocaching on our land provided caches are sited responsibly"

“Permission to site a cache will only be denied where the site is not suitable and in most cases an appropriate alternative will be found.”


Caches must be placed in accordance with GAGB guidelines.

Caches must be placed with respect to the sensitive nature of National Trust properties and in such a way to avoid damage eg not placed where a searcher could cause damage through their search.


In order to place a geocache, individuals should follow the process outlined below. Should your local contact be unaware of geocaching then ask them to access the INTERNAL National Trust Intranet and search for “Guidance Note RAG 10, Geocaching” which describes the agreement.

1. Cacher visits the potential geocache location and records OS coordinates, description of location via landmarks and “walk-in” description of how to find it.
2. Cacher contacts the Property direct (if possible) and requests permission
3. Alternatively, cacher contacts the Regional office (contact details here http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-contact_us/w-contact_us-regional_offices.htm (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-contact_us/w-contact_us-regional_offices.htm)) with the name/details of the property where they wish to place a cache and the details of the proposed cache location.
4. National Trust will advise if cache would be in a suitable location (or if property is suitable for a cache).
5. Permission will be granted by letter.

Bear and Ragged
8th October 2008, 11:15 PM
Good news! :D

Well done! :applause:

Bill D (wwh)
8th October 2008, 11:15 PM
That's really marvellous, Dave, and I know that was an important one to you and you put a great deal of work into it! :applause:

Snaik
8th October 2008, 11:17 PM
Does that cover the National Trust for Scotland!

The Wombles
8th October 2008, 11:24 PM
Does that cover the National Trust for Scotland!

Unfortunately the National Trust for Scotland is a separate organisation so no, this permission doesn't cover Scotland.

However, it does cover Northern Ireland and Wales, and I am willing to open negotiations with NTS when the dust settles on this one.

Maple Leaf
8th October 2008, 11:46 PM
That's great news Dave ...

Madyokel
9th October 2008, 12:09 AM
Well done Excellent work. ;*)

Izzy and the Lizard King
9th October 2008, 01:18 AM
A job well done, Dave!

What is more, the NT truly deserve the membership renewal fee, that we've recently paid them, for this deed alone.

molfrew-mosstoad
9th October 2008, 06:20 AM
Thats great news well done and thanks for putting in all the work needed :applause:

John Stead
9th October 2008, 07:39 AM
As a life member of the National Trust since it was affordable some 50 years ago, I am delighted to bring together two of my passions. Well done and thank you!

Wadders
9th October 2008, 08:47 AM
Well done mate, that is really good.......:socool:

Now then.....those parks in London:ph34r::D

*mouse*
9th October 2008, 09:17 AM
Well done Dave :socool:

Brenin Tegeingl
9th October 2008, 10:01 AM
Thanks Dave for the huge amount of work you've put in to reach this agreement. Give yourself a 100% pay rise :socool:

Deceangi

gralorn
9th October 2008, 11:40 AM
Excellent, well done this will surely encourage a few more caches, that's for sure. Not as sure about renewal of the membership though!:wacko::wacko:

Happy Humphrey
9th October 2008, 12:12 PM
:applause:

Stuey
9th October 2008, 01:48 PM
Good job Dave, really really good news! Thanks for the effort you've put in to this one.:cheers:

dizspell
9th October 2008, 03:02 PM
That is brilliant, well done and thanks for your hard work. :applause::applause::applause::cheers:

dogastus
9th October 2008, 03:33 PM
If ever there was a worthy congrats thread, this would be the one. Many thanks for all your efforts, Dave.

Best wishes,
Nigel (Dogastus)

MBFace
9th October 2008, 05:19 PM
Great news Dave. Thanks for your hard work. :cheers:

Bernie1234
3rd December 2008, 09:19 AM
I have only just joined the GAGB, but reading this, I thought I would say that I sent the National Trust a suggestion about promoting the NT by having their own Geocoins. I have not heard anything back from them, but if you have good contacts there, maybe you could mention this idea.

I think people would buy the geocoins and it would also bring them some publicity and interest, even if the coins were not on NT property.

Bernie:)