Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Consultation

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1. What is your postcode?

This is so we can see how far people are travelling to visit. It will not be used to contact you.

2. If replying on behalf of a group or organisation please insert details here:

3. Do you currently visit or walk through Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve?

(Required) Yes, I visit Smestow Valley frequently Yes, I visit Smestow Valley sometimes Yes, I travel through Smestow Valley Never

Are there any reasons you choose not to visit Smestow Valley?

What might encourage you to visit or visit more?

4. What interests you the most?

You can choose more than one option.

(Required) Exploring nature and wildlife Spending time outdoors Dog Walking Discovering local heritage Keeping fit and active Taking part in hands-on activities Spending time with friends and family Having a peaceful place to go None of these

Anything else?

5. Do you use the canal in Smestow Valley, if so how do you use it?

Walking Cycling Running Canoeing Fishing

6. Which of the following would you support to improve access throughout Smestow Valley?

Better access for wheelchairs Better access for pushchairs Better access for bikes Better surfaces on footpaths Fewer motorbike barriers More motorbike barriers

Other (please specify)

7. What additional measures would you support to improve Smestow Valley?

More information about the history of Smestow Valley More information about the nature and wildlife found in Smestow Valley More benches More litter bins Improved habitats for wildlife (e.g. more nestboxes / deadwood piles for insects) None of the above

Other (please specify)

8. We are looking at ways of using new technology as part of exploring Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve. Would you use a smartphone or tablet for the following?

(Required) Help to follow paths and routes Unlock heritage stories and information Play games or quizzes (give examples e.g. geocaching) Share images and comments I wouldn't use a device

Any other ideas?

9. How much do you know about the history of Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve?

(Required) I don’t know anything I know a little I know a lot

Would you like to know more?

(Required) Yes Not really

Any other comments?

10. How much do you know about the nature and wildlife that can be found in Smestow Valley?

(Required) I don’t know anything I know a little I know a lot

Would you like to know more?

(Required) Yes Not really

Any other comments?

11. Would you be interested in taking part in any of the following?

Select as many as you are interested in.

Take part in creating digital content exploring SVLNR history, wildlife and geology Photography Creative writing Sound walks Fishing Paddlesports Pop up exhibitions Youth led mural project Volunteering opportunities such as planting, habitat management and surveying Wellbeing activities such as guided health walks, yoga, Thai chi Heritage Open Day(s) Information talks including plant identification, bat walks, river restoration

Other (please specify)

12. There will be lots of volunteering opportunities as part of the project. Would you be interested in any of these volunteering activities to help care for Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve and get other people involved?

(Required) Maintenance Litter picking Habitat monitoring Helping run events like guided tours Junior rangers Heritage research Communications e.g. social media I’m not interested in volunteering

Other (please specify)

13. How do you usually hear about news and events?

Please select all that apply.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok YouTube Google search Posters/flyers/leaflets Local newspaper Local radio/ TV Word of mouth

Other (please specify)