Lactodorum Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 In this post Teasel suggested that an e-mail get sent out to anyone placing their first cache in the UK. In order to help Eckington and I come up with some ideas of what it should contain I'd like to ask you what you would expect to see in such a note. Try to keep your ideas geocaching related and within the bounds of decency!
+Moote Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 (edited) Should you also include SSSI within this, these are probably of even greater importance as placing a cache can affect the ecology of these areas. Earthcaches on SSSI should be OK as these are meant to introduce people to areas of natural importance. We should make sure though that people are aware of the sensitivity of these areas and request they use common sense when visiting. Milton (aka moote) Edited October 2, 2005 by moote
+The Wombles Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 As many people and landowners use the GAGB guidelines as the basis of existing agreements, and what is and is not acceptable, I suggest a link to there. These guidelines already include guidance on SAMs, SSSIs, dry stone walls and polythene bags including other things.
+The Blorenges Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 This is exactly what I had in mind, in the discussion on the other thread - As far as I can see those GAGB guidelines say it all - It covers everything that the "first time hider" needs to be aware of. It would also be helpful if there was a page of information somewhere entitled "Who owns that land? How to get your permission." but maybe that's another subject worthy of a different thread..... Mrs B
Leoness Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 How about giving them directions to these forums. A lot of useful information can be found in here, including which PDA/GPS to buy, how to find cachers in your area, cache meets etc., not to mention the friendly banter!!!
+purple_pineapple Posted October 2, 2005 Posted October 2, 2005 I can't recall seeing it in the guidelines, but I'm happy to be corrected! Letterboxing on Dartmoor has regulations preventing the use of ammo cans. This is a particular problem to Dartmoor, being so extensively used by the military, and they try to discourage people from tampering with old military supplies in case they DON'T contain a logbook and rubber stamp! Is it worth recommending that ammo cans are not used in 'sensitive' areas? Just a thought! Dave
+HazelS Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 How about giving them directions to these forums. this one gets my nod of approval... I can't see how people can cache properly without the forums - it's all part and parcel of caching to me!!
Lactodorum Posted October 3, 2005 Author Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks for your contributions. I think we've incorporated your suggestions and Eckington has put together a document for sending to cache placers. Let's see how it goes.
+Eckington Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Thanks for your contributions. I think we've incorporated your suggestions and Eckington has put together a document for sending to cache placers. Let's see how it goes. ....it looks as if the letter has started going out, many thanks for all your suggestions . Cheers and Cache Well, Eckington (a la Anne Robinson)
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