UK Public Opinion of Forestry 2003
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22 May 2003
The Forest Service today published “UK Public Opinion of Forestry 2003”, a biennial publication presenting public attitudes to forestry and forestry-related issues in the United Kingdom.
The publication shows that:
- 48 % of adults have seen or read about forests, woodlands or trees on the television, radio or in the newspapers in the last 12 months
- The main reasons for supporting forestry with public money are seen as providing places for wildlife to live, providing places to visit and walk in, improving the countryside landscape and helping to prevent the ‘greenhouse effect’ and global warming
- 67 % of UK adults would like to see more woodland in their part of the country
- 6 % of UK adults have been consulted about plans for creating, managing or using woodlands. 43 % would like to be consulted in future
- Of the UK adults who had been shopping for wood products in the last few years, 31 % recognised the FSC certification symbol, which indicates the wood came from a sustainably managed source
- 41 % of adults can get to a woodland easily without using a car or other transport
- Peace and quiet, wildlife, and attractive scenery were the most important factors when choosing to visit woodland, identified by over 60 %
Background
UK Public Opinion of Forestry 2003 describes the key messages from a UK survey of public attitudes. Paper copies are available on request
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Corporate Services Unit
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Enquiries:
Una Savage
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Websites:
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www.forestry.gov.uk/statistics
