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Life After Lockdown Results

A survey from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Earlier this year, we asked you about how you spent time with nature during lockdown, and your opinions on the future of local green spaces. We thank you all for making your voices heard. Together with our supporters and partners, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has the opportunity to influence decisions for the recovery of the natural world and the economy in our county. We can make a difference.

The following is an overview of the results from our survey.

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Q3 Where have you been spending time outdoors? Garden 87% Wider countryside and footpaths 58% Local green space/park 57% Natures reserve 51% Local streets/town centre 23% Other 8% No response 0.2%
Q4 What are your greatest concerns for nature in Nottinghamshire? The loss of nature due to construction work (housing and roads) 78% The effects of climate change on nature 77% Wildlife friendly farming and food production 58% Some people are disconnected from nature 43% Other 7% No response 1%
Q5 Are there any lifestyle changes you may keep compared to life before lockdown? Spend more time outdoors 56% Spend more time gardening 51% Buy food locally 50% Walk/cycle more 48% Use my car less 35% Other 9% No response 6%
Q6 With the impacts of climate change ever more apparent, in addition to reducing your carbon footprint which of the following actions would you consider? Investing in local projects that offset your carbon usage and support local biodiversity 70% Paying to fund tree planting 41% Investing in local projects designed to offset your carbon usage 36% No response 16& Investing in overseas projects which offset your carbon usage 11%
Q7 Are there any lessons from life in lockdown that you think some employers should consider? Flexible working 83% More home/remote working 80% More use of digital meetings 67% Providing access to green/outdoor space 63% Other 7%
Q8 We believe that at least 30% of land in our country needs to be welcoming to wildlife. What changes would you like to see in Nottinghamshire to boost nature's recovery? New housing development should incorporate high quality green spaces 69% Councils should leave wilder areas in parks and on roadside verges 55% More spaces dedicated to nature's recovery 51% Councils should have plans to reduce pollution 44% Greater investment in green infrastructure 39% More cycle routes 24% Other 7% No response 0%
Given the urgency of the need to act to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies will you pledge to do one or more of the following to help? Encourage wildlife into my garden 89% Reduce my carbon footprint 63% Help look after green spaces in my community 42% Contact your MP to tell them why improving green spaces for wildlife is important to you 37% Contact your local parish/district councillers to tell them why improving green spaces for wildlife is important to you 28% No response 3%
Hedgehog in autumn leaves (captive, rescue animal)

Tom Marshall

78% of respondants were concerned about the impact of construction on nature

Sadly, proposed changed to the planning system could make things worse for wildlife as well as failing local people. 

 

Help us rewild the planning system