THE FUTURE of common land is on the political agenda.

With more than 40 per cent of the common land in Wales, Powys will play a role in World Commons Week.

Powys County Council and partners involved in sustainable management of common land will be contributing to World Commons Week which runs from October 4-12.

A council spokesman said: "The future of common land and the people to whom it matters will form the focus of discussion, with the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Schemes being one way of bringing people together to look at better ways to care for these places for the benefit of all who use them.

The schemes are Welsh Government-funded over a three-year period.

"The aim is to encourage collaboration and greater understanding between those managing and using the land, whether that be for farming, recreation or other uses. Common land also supports important habitats for the protection of wildlife," the spokesman added

"These habitats also have a unique ability to manage carbon dioxide and water. The lessons learned from these schemes will help to make sure that common land, as a valuable natural resource can continue to benefit everyone for the longer term future."

For more information, visit www.worldcommonsweek.org/