Sandford principle

English

Etymology

Named after John Edmondson, 2nd Baron Sandford.

Noun

Sandford principle (uncountable)

  1. A concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with access to the public.
    • 2021 December 1, Anthony Lambert, “The measures to develop leisure”, in RAIL, number 945, page 49:
      It may become necessary to restrict traffic, since it is law under the Sandford principle that where there is apparent conflict between a national park's dual functions of conservation and promoting public enjoyment, then greater weight must be given to conservation.
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