PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 16·5.4
Urban sports and recreational facilities and countryside relief
Protecting and enhancing sports and outdoor recreational facilities in urban areas can reduce demand for such activities in the countryside, helping protect fragile rural environments.
The protection and enhancement of sporting and outdoor recreational facilities in urban areas may also reduce the demand for such activities in the countryside. This can sometimes help provide relief for more fragile environments in the rural area.
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