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    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) 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.

    Last edited by The Wombles; 8th October 2008 at 10:56 PM.


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    Good news!

    Well done!
    I have a Geocaching problem...
    Work gets in the way!

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    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!
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    Does that cover the National Trust for Scotland!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snaik View Post
    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.


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    That's great news Dave ...

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    Well done Excellent work. ;*)

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    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.

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    Thats great news well done and thanks for putting in all the work needed

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    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!
    Enjoy your caching!

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    Well done mate, that is really good.......:socool:

    Now then.....those parks in Londonh34r:

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    Well done Dave :socool:

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    Thanks Dave for the huge amount of work you've put in to reach this agreement. Give yourself a 100% pay rise :socool:

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    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:

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    Good job Dave, really really good news! Thanks for the effort you've put in to this one.:cheers:
    Cheers,
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    That is brilliant, well done and thanks for your hard work. :cheers:

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    If ever there was a worthy congrats thread, this would be the one. Many thanks for all your efforts, Dave.

    Best wishes,
    Nigel (Dogastus)

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    Great news Dave. Thanks for your hard work. :cheers:

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    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

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