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LAF South East LAF Conference 22^nd May 2012 - JW attended the SE LAF Conference in London on Tuesday 22^nd May 2012 and tabled a brief report about speakers/presentations.  The Woodlands Trust presented with an overview of their philosophy for managing woodlands focusing on conservation but recognising the need for public access.  Members noted a specific area of Woodland in Slough known as The Millie, which is managed on behalf of SBC by Bucks, Berks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) as a nature reserve.

Huddle - JW informed members that Huddle can now take 5 members from each LAF and that the Ministers address to the National LAF Conference in Bristol is on the site.

Paths For Communities – to access this funding stream the proposal has to create a new public right of way and clearly show economic benefit to a rural area.  Applicants have to be legally constituted.  JW tabled the conditions which have to be met by applications.  TE asked about the possibility of the route behind Asda being a candidate for this though it was questioned how this would provide benefit for a rural community.  JW would investigate.  JW handed out up to date Huddle user guides.

Resolved -   JW will email round the relevant presentations from the SE Conference to members and ensure that all Slough LAF members receive an invite to Huddle.