Vision (Core Objectives)

The Vision (and core objectives) of the South Australian Trails Alliance are to work towards supporting a network of successfully managed recreation trails which:

  1. Is environmentally and ecologically sustainable, socially desirable and economically viable.
  2. Enhances the quality of life of all trail users and contributes to the well-being of the broader South Australian community;
  3. Offers a diversity of experiences and provides equitable opportunities for all user groups

The Alliance will operate within its established principles, and in a spirit of co-operation that builds on the commonality of interests and aspirations of all its member groups while recognising their diversity.

Principles of Agreement

The agreed principles relating to key areas of operation of the South Australian Trails Alliance provides a foundation for key stakeholder groups to co-operate to achieve:

  1. Research, development and monitoring to promote a balance of environmental, social and economic outcomes
  2. Lobbying and advocacy to secure an ecologically and environmentally sustainable and economically viable network of well-managed recreation trails.
  3. Communication that establishes liaison with stakeholder groups, maintains links and develops an information clearing house
  4. Education that builds capacity in trail users and managers through developing skills and knowledge
  5. Conflict management that provides a mediation process and forum
  6. Support for member groups and users including access, funding proposals and policy development
  7. Quality assurance development
  8. Co-ordination of a trail network with information and management processes
  9. Promotion and marketing of trail networks incorporating protection of the natural assets
  10. Facilitation of legal access arrangements to trails.