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Your views on Nant y Wedal

Engaging and working with the community in Heath Park is important to us to understand what the community values about Nant y Wedal. We want to hear your views about how we could improve the stream.

Specifically, we would like to find opportunities to improve the stream for nature and for community enjoyment. We want to enhance the river as a feature in the park and ensure the restoration works remain effective in the years to come.

Although the water quality of Nant y Wedal is not a main focus of this project, it is of concern for us. We welcome your views on the matter to support future projects.

We invite you to share your thoughts and perspectives on Nant y Wedal. We hope to use the feedback in this survey to develop restoration opportunities for a healthier environment and greener space.

1. How often do you visit Heath Park?

Rarely (less than once a month) Often (once a month or more, but less than weekly) Very often (once a week or more)

2. Which of the following best describes your reasons for using Heath Park? Please select all that apply.

To enjoy nature Walking the dog Sport and fitness To relax To socialise For the facilities (e.g. playground) Mental health benefits Commute Other

If Other, please tell us more

3. What aspects of Heath Park do you value most? Please select all that apply.

Play area Footpaths Benches Woodland Watercourses Other

If Other, please tell us more

4. What improvements would you like to see, if any, to the area around Nant y Wedal?

5. Before this survey, were you aware of Nant y Wedal in Heath Park?

Nant y Wedal stream in Heath Park

Yes No

6. What three words come to mind when you think of Nant y Wedal?

Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

7. Has your perception of Nant y Wedal changed over time?

Yes – it has improved No – it has got worse No change

8. What three words come to mind when you think of a natural river (such as the one below)?

Example of a natural river system

Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

9. Nant y Wedal suffers from poor water quality. What do you think has contributed to this?

10. How concerned are you about poor water quality in Cardiff?

Very concerned Somewhat concerned Unconcerned

Please expand on your answer in the text box below.

11. How important to you are the following: