Scott Wilson has been appointed by Cornwall Council, on behalf of the Luxulyan Valley Partnership, to examine the future conservation management issues and to assess the sustainable future of the Luxulyan Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Consultation with all those with an interest in the Luxulyan Valley is an essential first step in this task, in terms of collecting information and views on the current and potential use in the Valley.  We have developed the following survey to try and understand more about those that have an interest in the valley, how and why the area is important to them.  The form also offers the scope to provide as much detail as you feel able to provide.

The results of the survey will be used to help identify the conservation management needs and proposals to enhance the Luxulyan Valley. This survey will be open for responses until the 31st March 2011. If you have any problems completing this survey, please contact Marion Green on (01925 855540) for further information.

1.	Are you completing this survey as an individual or as a representative of a particular group?
	Individual
	Friend of Luxulyan Valley Member
	Community Group
	Recreational Group

	Other (please specify)

2.	Do you live near the Valley, work near the Valley or use the Valley for recreational or other activities? (please tick all that apply)
	Local Resident
	Work near the Valley
	Use the Valley (walking / cycling / other recreation activity)

3.	Who do you think is responsible for the upkeep of the Valley?

4.	How frequently do you use or visit the Valley?
	Daily
	Several times a week
	Once a week
	About once a fortnight
	About once a month
	About once every few months
	About once a year
	Occassionally
	Never

5.	What particular activities do you or your group participate in? (please tick all that apply)
	Dog walking
	Recreational walking
	Walking to another destination
	Commuting between St Blazey and local villages
	Cycling
	Fishing
	Running/Jogging
	Picnicking
	Nature Studies
	Adventure Activity
	General sightseeing
	Heritage learning
	Events
	Mountain Biking
	Educational visits
	Horse riding
	Don’t use for anything in particular

	Other (please specify)

6.	In what section of the Valley do your activities principally relate to?
	Pontsmill Area
	Treffry Viaduct Area
	Wheelpit
	River Par
	Footpaths and bridleways
	All of the Valley area

	Other (please specify)

7.	If you are a user, what attracts you to the Valley?
	Mining heritage
	Peace and tranquillity
	Wildlife
	Recreational use
	Not applicable

	Other (please specify)

8.	What problems do you encounter when undertaking these activities?

9.	If you use the Valley as a means of access to other locations or activities, what are they?

10.	If you do not currently use the Valley for recreational purposes, what has been the main reason?
	Awareness
	Access
	Security
	Safety
	Not Applicable

	Other (please specify)

11.	To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
		Strongly Disagree		Disagree		Neither agree or disagree		Agree		Strongly Agree
	More visitors would damage the special character of the Valley
	The area is mainly used by people who live locally
	Walking is difficult because of the condition of the paths
	There is limited opportunity for cycling in the area
	There is limited opportunity for horse riding in the area
	There has been a noticeable increase in visitors in the Valley since its designation as a World Heritage Site
	The number of car parking spaces in the Valley is sufficient
	There is plenty of information and material explaining the history of the Valley
	The Valley is a valuable environment that needs to be protected

12.	To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following provision is needed?
		Strongly Disagree		Disagree		Neither agree or disagree		Agree		Strongly Agree
	More/larger car parks to encourage access
	Better maintained footpaths, cycleways and bridleways
	More footpaths, cycleways and bridleways
	Greater signage around the site and to the main historical features
	Picnic sites and other clearly defined rest points around the site
	Information boards explaining the historical significance and engineering works of the site
	A visitor centre explaining all of the historical significance of the area to visitors
	Links with public transport providers as a means of encouraging access to the area

13.	Do you believe there are any other opportunities to make greater use of or improve the attractiveness of the Valley for the benefit of residents; the visitors; and local businesses? If so, please explain.

14.	Do you think there are any constraints or risks in trying to encourage greater use of the Valley or improving its attractiveness? If so, please explain.

15.	Before today, were you aware that Luxulyan Valley was part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO?
	Yes
	No

16.	Do you have any further comments?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please click 'submit' when you are happy with your response.