Shaping the Future survey results
In late 2024, we launched our Shaping the Future survey to ask everyone what they thought the Surrey Hills should be like in the year 2100.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their views during our Shape the Future survey!
We are delighted to have received over 1000 responses. With your help, we are helping to create a thriving future for our National Landscape. In late November 2024, we also held Management Plan workshops with partners and experts which is helping us formulate impactful policies.
Results
Top 3 voted as a ‘critical’ threat to the Surrey Hills National Landscape:
- Urbanisation and development
- Transport and traffic
- Climate change – drought
Long term visions for nature
Most used words and phrases
Top 3 voted priorities for nature:
- Ancient tree and woodland protection
- River and wetland restoration
- Nature friendly farming
Long term visions for people
Most used words and phrases
Top 3 voted priorities for people:
- Setting aside areas for nature
- Access to nature for wellbeing
- Renewable energy
Long term visions for climate
Most used words and phrases
Top 3 voted priorities for climate:
- Woodland management and maintenance of healthy woodland
- Woodland and hedgerow planting
- Nature friendly agriculture
Next steps
Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey! After further engagement with communities and partners, we are finishing off our draft Management Plan to be shared for consultation.