Living in a Biosphere - Galloway & Ayrshire

YOUR BIOSPHERE - YOUR VIEWS
Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Councils, together with Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland are keen to canvas views on the future of the UNESCO designated Biosphere in South West Scotland. The current designation is restricted to the statutorily designated conservation areas of Cairnsmore of Fleet, Merrick Kells and Silver flowe. Under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme the biosphere criteria have been broadened significantly to encompass sustainable development as well as conservation objectives.

We very much welcome your views on a Galloway – Ayrshire Biosphere and would appreciate you taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

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Name (or name of group)*:

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About You

1. Which postcode area are you in?

Postcode: if other please state it here

2. Are you :

Employed full time	Employed part time
Unemployed	Self employed
Student	Retired
Other

3. What age range do you belong to?

4. How important is the natural environment to your enjoyment of life?

5. The existing Biosphere designation focuses on three sites. Have you visited:

Merrick? Silver Flowe? Cairnsmore of Fleet?

6. Have you visited the Galloway Forest Park?

7. Do you think that the environment in your area is recognised as being world class?

8. If you were going to try to encourage people to visit this area - what images would you want to use? - select three:

Wildlife
Landscape
Healthy food
Dynamic active sports (mountain biking, rock climbing)
Relaxed outdoor recreation
Local Arts & Crafts
Friendly People
Cultural Activities
Built Heritage
Other (pleasespecify)

9. Had you heard of a Biosphere before the current consultation?

10. If the area is redesignated as a Biosphere - it will feature on a global list of Biospheres that includes the Serengeti, Niagra Falls, the Cevennes, Uluru (Ayers Rock) etc (you can find a full list of sites at www.unesco.org/mab)

Do you think that being on this list would be:

11.UNESCO is keen to encourage local people to manage important natural areas in sustainable ways.

Would you describe this as:

12. Promoting the important links between local people and the environment is a key opportunity that the Biosphere designation offers.

Do you think you would benefit from this as an individual?

13. Would you be willing to get involved in the process of developing a Galloway & Ayrshire Biosphere project by attending and contributing to a series of meetings?

If yes we would welcome your contact details

Businesses - If this is not relevant to you, please skip to question 18

14. How important is the natural environment to you for your work/business?

If this is not relevant to you - please skip to question 17 below

15. If you were going to use the high natural heritage value of the area to market your product - what images would you want to use? - select three

Wildlife
Landscape
Healthy food
Dynamic sports
Relaxing recreation
Local Arts & Crafts
Friendly People
Cultural Activites
Built Heritage
Other (please specify)

16. Promoting the links between the environment and local businesses is a key opportunity that the Biosphere designation offers.

Do you think you would benefit from this as a business?

17. "Galloway and Ayrshire Biosphere" is a working title for the project. We would very muc welcome a better name - one that said something about the uniqueness of the area and the fact that it is shared between D&G and Ayrshire. If you have any suggestions - please note them here:

18. UNESCO are reviewing Biosphere designations and the designation will only continue if action is taken and evidence of support is produced.

Which of the following do you agree with?

We would also welcome any other thoughts you had. Please feel free to note your comments above or email us at any time. You can also write to The Southern Uplands Partnership, Studio 2, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1 3PE.

Thank you for your time

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