Identifying public goods on your Common

In preparation for a new agreement you’ll need to take some time to identify and consider the condition of the range of public goods on your Common. This includes the benefits resulting from farming and traditional sporting activities but adds in all the other benefits (for a wide range of people) that the Common offers too.

These are the ‘Public goods’ found on the Common. Things like providing a place for wildlife to thrive, a destination for visitors and local communities to enjoy, a store for carbon and clean water, and a home for important heritage.

The checklist below is designed to help you get started