Please tell us your views on the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The hills, rolling farmland, woods and river valleys of this varied and special landscape are rich in geology and wildlife and ingrained with heritage.  The new AONB Management Plan will set out priorities to build support for the landscape over the next five years.
 
Please tell us what you value about this area.  What are your concerns?  What do you think should be the priorities for the future?  Your views will help to us to develop plans to protect this special landscape over the next five years and beyond.

Once you have completed the survey please do share it so we can gather as many views as possible.  All who complete the survey will have the chance to win a Shropshire Hills Hamper.

Please note, information provided will be confidential and will be used by the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership to better understand public views, priorities and concerns about the Shropshire Hills.  No personal data will be shared with other parties.
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* 1. What do you value about the Shropshire Hills (tick all that apply)

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* 2. What ONE thing do you most value about the Shropshire Hills?

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* 3. The Shropshire Hills AONB landscape is protected by law to conserve and enhace its special qualities.  Do you share any of the following concerns about the future of the AONB?

  Not concerned A bit concerned Very concerned
The loss/neglect of habitats and wildlife
Inappropriate new built development
Need for a post-Brexit system of rewarding farmers for delivering environmental benefits
Water quality and condition of rivers
Losing the Shropshire Hills distinctive character
Lack of affordable housing
The loss of/damage to heritage features
Air/noise/light pollution
Future funding and stability of AONB teams

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* 4. What ONE thing concerns you most about the future of the Shropshire Hills?

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* 5. Which three words would you use to describe the Shropshire Hills?

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* 6. Over the next ten years, how important are the following to you?

  Important Neutral Unimportant
Conserving and enhancing nature
Protecting the AONB from inappropriate development
Helping farming to adapt in ways sympathetic to the landscape
Support for sustainable tourism
Involving young people
Managing places which are under visitor pressure
Conserving heritage
Providing volunteering opportunities
Protecting views
Persuading the taxpayer to support public benefits from the countryside

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* 7. What age group are you?

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* 8. Do you have any other comments about the future of the Shropshire Hills?

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* 9. What is your postcode? (This information will only be used to map responses at a general level)

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* 10. If you would like to recieve further information and to be entered into the prize draw, please tck all boxes that apply and enter you email address in the box underneath.  Your data will only be used for the purpose(s) for which you have opted in.  You can unsubscribe at any time.

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