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Sandford principle

Sandford principle proper noun: a concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with offering access to the public.

Proper noun

the Sandford principle

  1. A concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with offering access to the public.
    • 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.2021 December 1, Anthony Lambert, “The measures to develop leisure”, in RAIL, number 945, page 49

Origin of Sandford principle

Named after John Edmondson, 2nd Baron Sandford.

Questions about Sandford principle

What does Sandford principle mean?
Sandford principle means a concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with offering access to the public.
What part of speech is Sandford principle?
Sandford principle is a proper noun.

Words near Sandford principle in the dictionary

  1. sandflows
  2. sandfly
  3. sandfly fever
  4. Sandford
  5. Sandford Orcas
  6. Sandford principle
  7. Sandford-on-Thames
  8. Sandgate
  9. sandglass
  10. sandglasses
  11. Sandgren

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