Our Common Cause, Social Cohesion Report

This report is a reflection on work done during 2018 and 2019 to assess markers of social cohesion in selected upland areas of common land in England. As a pilot study it is not exhaustive; the results are illustrative of a wider situation. They can, however, be taken to inform a broad picture of relationships within commoning communities and between commoners and other stakeholders in the uplands, a catalogue of perceived changes in farm practices, social structures, and environmental state of specific upland areas over time, and considerations, wishes and concerns for the future. Findings from this study will be available as markers for future research into this area.