Commonage lands form an important part of the farming enterprises of many farmers, in addition to being crucial from the point of view of bio-diversity, wildlife, amenities and tourism. However, there is a real risk of land abandonment as under-grazing becomes more of a problem. Farming of commonages is a complex matter, with issues about the legal right to claim, in addition to regular disputes about the grazing of the commonages. The vast majority of commonage shareholders do work well together to maintain the commonages in GAEC, or, where there is under-grazing, to return the commonage to GAEC. My intention is that this will be achieved by working with the farmers concerned and all other stakeholders. As part of this process I can confirm that it is my intention that shareholders will be advised of all shareholders in given commonages.