World Heritage Site feedback form

The Flow Country

The Flow Country, known sometimes as “The Flows”, is a vast expanse of peatland in Caithness and Sutherland. It is considered to be the best habitat of its type in the world and is on the UK’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites.
The Peatlands Partnership has taken on the task of submitting an application on behalf of The Flow Country and we would be really interested to hear what you think about the prospect of a World Heritage Site in Caithness and Sutherland!

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* 1. When we say "The Flow Country" or "The Flows", what does that mean to you?

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* 2. Is the Flow Country special to you?

Yes

If so, please tell us why?

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* 3. How often do you visit The Flow Country and where do you go?

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* 4. Do you feel that The Flow Country is important to your local community?

Yes

If so, please tell us why?

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* 5. Why do you think people like to visit The Flow Country?

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* 6. Do you feel that The Flow Country is an important part of local identity in your area?

Yes

If so, please tell us why?

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* 7. The Flow Country could become a World Heritage Site in the future.
Do you believe that this will have a positive impact on Caithness and Sutherland?

Yes

Please give a reason for your answer.

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* 8. We have identified a number of possible benefits of living or working in a World Heritage Site.
Please select those which you think are most important to Caithness and Sutherland. (Please select all that apply)

Having an internationally-recognised accolade

Links to other globally important World Heritage Sites

Extra protection for peatlands

Raising the international profile of Caithness and Sutherland

Increase in green and heritage tourism

Encouraging "slow tourism", e.g. tourists staying in the area for longer

Use of the World Heritage brand for local producers and accommodation providers

All of the above!

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* 9. Do you have any concerns about the idea of a World Heritage Site in The Flow Country?

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* 10. Have you visited any other World Heritage Sites in the UK or abroad?

Yes

If so, which ones and what attracted you to visit them?

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* 11. Do you support the idea of a World Heritage Site in The Flow Country?

Yes

Don't know

Please give a reason for your answer.

World Heritage Site feedback form

The Flow Country

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* 1. When we say "The Flow Country" or "The Flows", what does that mean to you?

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* 2. Is the Flow Country special to you?

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* 3. How often do you visit The Flow Country and where do you go?

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* 4. Do you feel that The Flow Country is important to your local community?

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* 5. Why do you think people like to visit The Flow Country?

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* 6. Do you feel that The Flow Country is an important part of local identity in your area?

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* 7. The Flow Country could become a World Heritage Site in the future. Do you believe that this will have a positive impact on Caithness and Sutherland?

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* 8. We have identified a number of possible benefits of living or working in a World Heritage Site.Please select those which you think are most important to Caithness and Sutherland. (Please select all that apply)

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* 9. Do you have any concerns about the idea of a World Heritage Site in The Flow Country?

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* 10. Have you visited any other World Heritage Sites in the UK or abroad?

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* 11. Do you support the idea of a World Heritage Site in The Flow Country?

* 7. The Flow Country could become a World Heritage Site in the future.
Do you believe that this will have a positive impact on Caithness and Sutherland?

* 8. We have identified a number of possible benefits of living or working in a World Heritage Site.
Please select those which you think are most important to Caithness and Sutherland. (Please select all that apply)