The importance of the natural environment and footpaths of East Sussex in attracting visitors. Survey

1. In your opinion is the English countryside something to be proud of?

In your opinion is the English countryside something to be proud of? Yes - enormously proud

Yes - fairly proud

Not at all proud

No opinion

2. On a scale of 1- 5 with 1 being the smallest and 5 being the largest, how big a part does the natural environment, (coastline, woodlands, downland) play in attracting visitors to East Sussex?

On a scale of 1- 5 with 1 being the smallest and 5 being the largest, how big a part does the natural environment, (coastline, woodlands, downland) play in attracting visitors to East Sussex? 1 - insignificant part

2 - small part

3 - fair part

4 - big part

5 - huge part

no opinion

3. In your opinion should the Government encourage more people into the countryside to support rural economies or should they protect it from possible damage as a result of too many visitors?

In your opinion should the Government encourage more people into the countryside to support rural economies or should they protect it from possible damage as a result of too many visitors? Encourage more visitors

Protect it from visitors

A balance of the two

Not sure

4. Should public footpaths be allowed to cross private land?

Should public footpaths be allowed to cross private land? Yes

Not sure

5. Do you believe there are parts of the English countryside that can only be accessed and appreciated via footpaths?

Do you believe there are parts of the English countryside that can only be accessed and appreciated via footpaths? Yes

Not sure

6. Is the maintenance of footpaths a valid focus for Government spending?

Is the maintenance of footpaths a valid focus for Government spending? Yes

Not sure

7. Some studies imply that people of a higher income and level of occupation are more likely to visit the countryside. How would you rate your income bracket?

Some studies imply that people of a higher income and level of occupation are more likely to visit the countryside. How would you rate your income bracket? Prefer not to say

Low Income (10,000-20,000)

Average Income (21,000-35,000)

High Income (36,000 +)

8. Please indicate what area you are from:

Please indicate what area you are from: I come from a rural area within East Sussex

I come from a rural area OUTSIDE East Sussex

I come from a built-up area within East Sussex

I come from a built-up area OUTSIDE East Sussex

9. Are you:

Are you: Male

Female

10. What age range are you in?

What age range are you in? 18 - 30

31- 45

46 - 60

60+

Prefer not to say

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