Survey

How important do you consider your relationship with nature?

Select one option

Very important

Somewhat important

I feel indifferent

Not that important

Not important at all

I have never considered this (I don't know)

Other (please state)

Please tell us why you answered this way

What do you think are the main reasons to protect and restore nature in South Yorkshire?

Select one or more options

It helps attract visitors to the area.

It's good for our physical health.

It's good for our mental health.

It contributes to our heritage and sense of identity.

It's important for our jobs and businesses.

It protects us from natural hazards like flooding.

It helps us tackle climate change.

Animals, plants and their homes need protecting.

I can't think of a positive to increasing nature/ I don't know.

Other (please state)

Who do you think would most appreciate an increase in nature in South Yorkshire?

Please explain why you selected the group who would appreciate an increase in nature the most

How often have you visited the following, within South Yorkshire?

When might nature conflict with other priorities, or even be a nuisance, in South Yorkshire?

Overall, how would you rate the quality of your local green spaces? By local we mean within a 15 to 20 minute walk of your home

Select one option

Very good

Good

Neither good nor poor

Poor

Very poor

Don't know

I don't have a local green space

Which factors influenced your rating of your local green space the most?

Select one or more options

Ease of access to the site by car or public transport, cycleways or footpaths

Facilities available (park benches, toilets, cafes)

Too many natural features (ponds, trees, long grass, etc.)

The right level of natural features

Not enough natural features

Variety of nature

Presence of litter

Level of noise pollution

General tidiness

Dogs

Feeling safe

Ease of access around the site

How concerned are you about the decline in nature in South Yorkshire?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Neutral

Not very concerned

Not concerned at all

Conservation groups have been working to look after nature for decades. What do you think are the main barriers to increasing nature in South Yorkshire?

Select one or more options

Lack of funding

Public awareness

Lack of political interest

Competing land-use pressures

Climate change

Lack of long term plans and policies

Inappropriate land management

Lack of business awareness/interest

Other (please state)

Who do you think is responsible for increasing nature in South Yorkshire?

Slide left for less responsible and right for more responsible

Local people

Neutral

Local businesses

Neutral

Community organisations

Neutral

Farmers/Landowners

Neutral

Local authorities

Neutral

Visitors to the area

Neutral

Conservation organisations

Neutral

Central government

Neutral

National Park Authorities

Neutral

Statutory bodies like Environment Agency, Forestry and Natural England

Neutral

Any other group

Neutral

Choose four images that represent what you feel the future of your city/town/village local green space should be

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N

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Please briefly describe why you chose those four

Choose four images that represent what you feel the future of the wider landscape of South Yorkshire should be

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Please briefly describe why you chose those four

Do you currently do anything to help nature? If so, please briefly describe what you do

If you would like to do more to help nature, what support would help you?

Which of the following might you be interested in taking part in to help nature in South Yorkshire?

Select one or more options

Participating in local conservation volunteer programs

Participating in citizen science projects

Reporting sightings of rare or endangered species

Tree planting

Reducing waste and pollution

Advocating for nature-friendly planning

Supporting local sustainable farming

Creating nature homes such as bird boxes, insect hotels, or hedgehog shelters

Making your garden or other land you own more friendly for nature

Other (please state)

Is there anything preventing you helping with nature recovery activities within your community/area?

What would help you engage with nature more and how?

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