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Your views on the River Dare

Engaging and working with the community in Aberdare is important to us to understand what the community values about the River Dare.

We want to hear your views about how we could improve the river. Specifically, we would like to find opportunities to improve the river 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.

We invite you to share your thoughts and perspectives on the River Dare and The Dare Valley Country Park. 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 the Dare Valley Country Park?

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

2. Which of the following best describes your reasons for using the Dare Valley Country Park? Please select multiple if they apply to you

To enjoy nature To walk the dog To keep fit To improve my mental health To relax To socialise Active transport/ commute For the facilities e.g. playground Other

If Other, please tell us more

3. Before this survey, were you aware of the Afon Dare, that flows through the Dare Valley Country Park?

River Dare in the Dare Valley Country Park

Yes No

4. What three words come to mind when you think of the River Dare?

Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

5. Do the same three words apply if you imagine a more natural river (such as the one shown below)? If not add three new words

Example of a more natural river system

Yes No

Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

6. Has your perception of the River Dare changed over time?

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

Please expand on your answer in the box below

7. What improvements would you like to see, if any, to the River Dare?

8. How important to you are the following: