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PLANS to protect and maintain a popular open space for generations to come have been welcomed by local organisations. South Lakeland District Council has published plans to better manage Kendal Fell, which includes the creation of a code of conduct for users, signage and a focus on maintaining and promoting nature conservation in the space. The finalised plan used feedback from a seven-week consultation that was held over the summer of 2019 to understand how people felt about the use of the fell. One major concern raised was about the loss of important wildlife habitats and changes in the character of the fell and the need for a new management plan to protect the landscape. ....
Users of Kendal Fell have helped shape new plans designed to protect and maintain the popular open space for generations to come. Kendal Fell is a registered Town Green, owned by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC), leased by Kendal Golf Club (in part) and maintained for the environmental and amenity benefits it provides to the public, including its use as a golf course. A seven-week consultation was held over the summer of 2019 to understand how people feel about the use of the fell. The feedback from the consultation has been used to finalise management and action plans and a code of conduct for fell users. ....