The Country Code; The Coastal Code - Swift Rio Owner's Handbook Manual

Motorhome Code

THE COUNTRY CODE

Enjoy the countryside but respect its life and
work.
More people than ever before are exploring
the countryside, interested in farming, plant
life, bird watching or just observing the
general wildlife. Whatever your interest, there
is a lot to learn, but please observe the
following code:
1. Guard against all risk of fires. Hay and
heathland catch alight easily and once
ablaze are very hard to put out.
REMEMBER: FIRE SPREADS QUICKLY.
2. Keep to the public paths across farmland.
3. Use gates and stiles to cross fences,
hedges and walls.
4. Leave livestock, crops and machinery
alone. View from a distance.
5. Take your litter home - it is unsightly and
harmful to wildlife.
6. Help to keep all water clean.
7. Take special care on country roads.
8. Make no unnecessary noise. Most
animals are very timid; noises can disturb
them unnecessarily. If you want to get the
best out of the country, go quietly.
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THE COASTAL CODE

As our coastlines are increasingly used for
recreation and education, the following
suggestions are made to enable us to enjoy
our inheritance and preserve it for posterity.
Disturbance may mean DEATH.
DO NOT trample about, or move rocks
unnecessarily.
DO NOT frighten seals or seabirds.
DO NOT spill detergents, solvents or fuel
from boats as these can kill marine life.
When sailing, moderate your speed - the
wash from a fast boat can destroy banks
and nests.
Live molluscs and crustaceans need not be
collected as souvenirs - dead shells can
usually be found.
Shellfish can take years to grow and fines
can be imposed for not observing national
regulations.
DO NOT pull up seaweeds unnecessarily.
Make your visit instructive - not destructive.
Look at material - don't remove it. Take
notes and photographs, not specimens.
Observe by-laws and be considerate to
others.
National Trust property and Country Parks
have regulations to protect the wildlife.
Follow these and the Country and Coastal
Codes.