A new online handbook dedicated to local governments
The Access to Land Network is releasing a new handbook to provide guidance for officials and staff of local governments on how to make a difference in the way agricultural land is used and shared, for the benefit of people and the planet.
Local action is key to a regenerative future. Land and the access to farm land is an important element for building healthy local communities – one that often has been overseen in the past by political decision makers. But land can be used for actively shaping policy – and to strengthen local economies.
The present handbook is inviting Local Authorities to imagine the different role they may take one with regards to land – no matter if they are land owners or not.
Packed with ideas, tools, and field-based examples, this 100% numeric resource is easy to navigate and well-illustrated. It hopes to inspire and enable many authorities to take action across Europe to protect farmland and make it work to for the public good.
This handbook is a resource that is free of charge, for online consultation. Eventual adjustments can easily be made and it may evolve over time.
The handbook can be found here:
- To get inspiration, read:
1. Our Manifesto “Land in the Public Interest” to learn about why land is a key topic for local policymakers.
2. Our Case Studies to get examples of how local authorities are tackling on farmland issues across Europe. - To get tools about how local authorities can act, read:
1. Acting as an owner and manager of public land.
2. Acting as a facilitator of land system.
3. Acting as a regulator and making local land policies. - You can also find more practical resources:
1. Some ideas and first steps on how to get started with the land work.
2. A list of international and national references to support local governments.
Quick glance at how local authorities can act on farmland
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For any questions and further inquiries please get in touch with us here.
Local Authorities Making Farmland Work for the Public Good
published in 03/2023 as an online tool book. URL : https://gitbook.accesstoland.eu/
The publication is one of the resources produced as part of the four-year RURALIZATION project.
Resources:
Here below the infographics can be found as downloadable PDF.