The Ministry of Defence has collaborated with the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) to promote safe access to Salisbury Plain Training Area, one of the UK's most important military training environments, according to a Defence Infrastructure Organisation press release published on 30 October 2026. The partnership forms part of the Respect the Range campaign, which raises awareness of safe and responsible access to training areas.

The campaign features a series of social media videos highlighting the importance of military training, environmental protection and public safety. The videos show the scale and complexity of activity undertaken to prepare Armed Forces personnel for operations, and note the impact that interruptions from members of the public can have on military readiness and training delivery. They also highlight the plain's protected habitats and wildlife, which the release says are negatively impacted by irresponsible access, often causing irreversible damage.

Lt Col Jamie Powell, Senior Training Safety Officer for the area, said every interruption creates delay, additional costs and potentially results in vital training being missed. TRF Chief Executive Officer Graeme Collins said members value continued access and recognise the importance of respecting its military purpose. The public is reminded to follow signs and safety information, check firing times before visiting, stick to public rights of way, keep dogs under control and report any military debris rather than touching it.