Visitor facilities - proposed new forest trail and visitor centre
We are planning to create a new waymarked nature activity trail from the proposed new visitor centre. The map shows the proposed route. If you would like to suggest an alternative route please draw your suggestion on the map.
Below is an interactive map showing the respondent's answer.
Visitor facilities - your views
Overall, how would you rate the current visitor facilities at Arlen Hill Forest?
| Parking Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Parking Happy Radio button: Not checked Happy | Parking Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Parking Unhappy Radio button: Checked Unhappy | Parking Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Parking Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
| Information and waymarking Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Information and waymarking Happy Radio button: Checked Happy | Information and waymarking Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Information and waymarking Unhappy Radio button: Not checked Unhappy | Information and waymarking Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Information and waymarking Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
| Toilets Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Toilets Happy Radio button: Not checked Happy | Toilets Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Toilets Unhappy Radio button: Checked Unhappy | Toilets Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Toilets Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
| Litter bins Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Litter bins Happy Radio button: Not checked Happy | Litter bins Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Litter bins Unhappy Radio button: Checked Unhappy | Litter bins Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Litter bins Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
| Accessibility for those with mobility issues Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Accessibility for those with mobility issues Happy Radio button: Not checked Happy | Accessibility for those with mobility issues Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Accessibility for those with mobility issues Unhappy Radio button: Checked Unhappy | Accessibility for those with mobility issues Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Accessibility for those with mobility issues Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
| Accessibility for those with young children Very happy Radio button: Not checked Very happy | Accessibility for those with young children Happy Radio button: Not checked Happy | Accessibility for those with young children Neutral Radio button: Not checked Neutral | Accessibility for those with young children Unhappy Radio button: Checked Unhappy | Accessibility for those with young children Very unhappy Radio button: Not checked Very unhappy | Accessibility for those with young children Don't know/doesn't apply to me Radio button: Not checked Don't know/doesn't apply to me |
Do you agree with the plan to open up the northern Conservation Area of the forest for sensitive use by visitors by building a new visitor centre and creating a new nature trail?
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Yes, as long as the development is managed sensitively and the new building is in keeping with the forest environment
What would you most like to see in the new visitor centre? Please rank the following in order of importance to you, with 1 being the most important and 6 the least.
Please rank these from 1 to 6
Toilets
1
Information about the wildlife and plants found in the forest
5
Fun educational nature activities for families and children
6
Wildlife viewing platform with binoculars for visitor use
3
Wildlife feeding station
4
Educational room for community groups and schools
2
Do you have any other suggestions? Please add them here
It would be really nice to hold seasonal themed events there
Visitor parking at the forest
Where do you park most often when you visit Arlen Hill Forest? Place a pin on the map to show the locations where you most often park, whether official car park or unofficial roadside verge or gateway. (You can place up to two pins).
Below is an interactive map showing the respondent's answer.
Visitor parking - your views
Do you agree with the proposal to increase the size of the northern car park?
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Yes, we support creating a better visitor experience and there is not enough parking currently
Do you agree with the proposal to create a new visitor car park?
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Yes, we support creating a better visitor experience and there is not enough parking currently
Visitor safety and anti-social behaviour in the forest
Have you experienced anti-social behaviour in the forest or have felt concerned for your safety? Draw on the map to show any areas where you have experienced incidents. You will be able to add comments on the next page.
Below is an interactive map showing the respondent's answer.
Safety and anti-social behaviour in the forest - your views
If you marked area(s) of concern on the map on the previous page please give details about your experiences and concerns here.
If you marked an area or areas of concern on the map on the previous page please give details about your experiences and concerns here.
Our members have witnessed littering around the car parks, some fly tipping on the verge by the main car park and also litter from disposable barbecues and food wrappers on the viewpoints at Coe Cragg
In general how safe do you feel in Arlen Forest?
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How big a problem do you feel that anti-social behaviour, including littering, is in Arlen Hill Forest?
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Is there anything we could do to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour and improve the feeling of safety of forest users?
Is there anything we could do to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour and improve the feeling of safety of forest users?
A campaign of awareness, more bins, lighting in the car parks
Your response to the Arlen Hill Forest Plan
Do you agree with the Objectives and Proposals for tree species and habitat, as outlined in this Forest Plan?
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We fully support the proposals
Do you agree with the Objectives and Proposals for future logging practices in the forest, as outlined in this Forest Plan?
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We fully support the proposals
Is there anything else you feel should be added to the Arlen Hill Forest Plan?
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About You
What is your name?
Name
Mr T. Fisher
Are you responding as an individual or on behalf of an organisation?
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Organisation
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Organisation
Friends of Arlen Hill Forest