[OSM-newbies] Tagging open rambling land

[Dave F.]

Dan Karran wrote:
> 2009/9/11 Dave F. <davefox at madasafish.com>:
>
>   
>> There definitely appears to be a shortage of approved Boundary=* tags.
>>
>> Dan, not sure if IoM applies but is it designated as Open Access Land?
>> http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/openaccess/default.aspx
>> On OS maps these areas are shown as lightly shaded areas with a light brown
>> border.
>>     
>
> I think that would be the equivalent, yes. On the Isle of Man Survey
> map it's shown as a light green without a border.
>
> Perhaps boundary=open_access would make sense then? I wonder if there
> are equivalents in other countries?
>
>   
>> The Cotswolds (which, for some reason, has been designated an Area of
>> Outstanding Natural Beauty)  have been mapped as a National Park.  I think
>> this is wrong as NP have different rules, such as planning & management.
>>     
>
> I suspect that may have been to make it show on the map ;)
>
>   
How many times do you have to be told?  "Don't... ;-)

How an area can be described as an AONB when Jeremy Clarkson lives there 
is beyond me!

Dave F.
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