TEP developed the Public Benefit Recording System (PBRS) with FC and NWDA to prioritise those derelict, underused and neglected sites where regeneration by forestry might bring economic and social benefits
Newlands 1 (2003) used the PBRS to ‘score’ individual sites against a range of economic, social, environmental and access criteria. Sites with the highest combined benefits were identified, as well as those which could contribute to a specific theme or area of interest. This allowed a ‘portfolio’ of sites to be prioritised and programmes and partnerships set up.
Newlands 2 (2007) applies new techniques, using a model developed from Regional Economic Strategy objectives to identify broad areas with greatest relevance to NWDA priorities. Shortlisted sites are then taken through a ‘site sifter’ to identify those which are most achievable and offer the greatest potential outcomes.