1. BASIC EXPEDITION TRAINING – LESSON 2 YORKSHIRE (N&W) ARMY CADET FORCE AUO BILLIE GRISDALE 10 th March 2015

2. BASIC EXPEDITION TRAINING LESSON 2 – COUNTRYSIDE CODE

3. BEFORE WE BEGIN… In the event of an emergency, please leave by the nearest exit quickly and quietly and go to the muster point, where a nominal roll will be taken.

4. BEFORE WE BEGIN… If you have any questions at any time, feel free to pop your hand up and I will answer them for you

5. REVISION 1)Write down three things you will be taught about Expedition Training throughout your cadet career 2)Explain one of them

6. INTRODUCTION Basic expedition training covers 2 lessons – 1) Introduction to Expedition Training 2) Countryside Code Today we will be looking at Lesson 2

7. INTRODUCTION The Countryside Code is taught to ensure you understand how to behave responsibly and safely in the Countryside

8. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The Countryside Code, and its companion, the Moorland Visitors Code, both sponsored by the Countryside Agency, have replaced the former Country Code

9. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? There are 5 headings related to both codes and a sixth relating to Moorland So, there are SIX key points which you will need to remember

10. 1) BE SAFE – PLAN AHEAD AND FOLLOW ANY SIGNS

11. 1.Use up to date maps and guidebooks 2.Be prepared for changes in weather and other events 3.Check weather forecasts before you leave 4.Let someone know where you are going and when you will be back 5.Get to know footpath marking signs

12. 2) LEAVE GATES AND PROPERTY AS YOU FIND THEM

13. 1.Farmers leave gates closed to keep stock in or open so stock can eat/drink – leave as you find 2.Follow paths across land that has crops 3.Use gates and stiles – climbing over walls etc can damage them and animals may escape 4.Do not disturb ruins and historic sites 5.Leave machinery and livestock alone

14. 3) PROTECT PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME

15. 1.Litter spoils the countryside and can be dangerous to animals – take it home with you 2.Take care not to damage rocks, plants, trees 3.Animals can behave unpredictably, don’t get too close, especially if they have young 4.Fires can be devastating to wildlife and people – take care not to drop matches etc

16. 4) KEEP DOGS UNDER CLOSE CONTROL

17. 1.By law, dog owners must control their dogs 2.Farmers are allowed to destroy a dog that worries or injures their animals 3.Dogs may be excluded from certain areas of land at certain times 4.Clean up after your dog 5.Dogs aren’t allowed on cadet expeditions

18. 5) CONSIDER OTHER PEOPLE

19. 1.Respect the needs of local people 2.Keep out of the way when farm animals are being moved and follow farmer’s directions 3.When riding a bike, slow down for horses, walkers and livestock 4.Support rural economy by using local shops if you can

20. 6) PREVENT UNCONTROLLED MOORLAND FIRES

21. 1.Never light fires on open moorland (this includes cooking stoves and barbecues) 2.When fire risk is high, respect warning signs 3.Controlled fires for healthier burning are sometimes carried out between Oct-Apr. Report any fires you see, especially outside of those dates

22. ANY QUESTIONS? Does anybody have any questions?

23. I HAVE SOME FOR YOU! What is the first key point of the Countryside Code? Be Safe – Plan ahead and follow any signs

24. I HAVE SOME FOR YOU! What is the third key point of the Countryside Code? Protect plants and animals and take your litter home

25. SUMMARY In summary, you have learnt how to behave sensibly in the countryside, to enable you to participate in expeditions without harming plants, animals, people and places

26. LOOK FORWARD You have now completed all lessons in BASIC expedition training! Look forward to your first ONE STAR lesson… Building the Team This lesson will ensure you know how to operate effectively as a team member and support others within your team