1. An on-line Discussion Forum to stimulate thought and discussion prior to March 2008 and to attempt to clarify what role a National Trails Alliance might fulfil, how it might be established and how it might function.  Previous discussion points as well as all options and ideas presented through the on-line discussion, in addition to identified advantages/disadvantages will be collated to form the basis of a Discussion Paper.  The Discussion Paper will propose some options /recommendations for consideration by interested stakeholders.

2. A pre Conference meeting to discuss a National Trails Alliance will be held on Monday 10 March 2008.  Representatives from relevant State/territory government agencies as well as National Organisations with an interest in trails will be invited to attend.  All invited attendees will receive a copy of the Discussion Paper prior to the pre Conference meeting so that they can formulate their position on different options.

As a result of all three strategies listed above, it is hoped that the way forward will be clearer by the end of the Conference and possibly lead to a Statement of Intent or Memorandum of Understanding, with in-principle support from Government and non-Government stakeholders alike, by the conclusion of the Conference.  

To review some of the discussion points from previous conferences, refer to the following files:

• 2006 Conference http://tracksandtrails.org.au/doc/TracksandTrailsOpenSpaceReport.pdf (pages 5 & 6)
• 2004 Conference http://tracksandtrails.org.au/doc/Tom_Perrigoview.pdf