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Engaging with the Natural Environment Spatial ReportNatural England have published a new report focusing on a spatial analysis of their annual survey Monitoring of Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE). Since the MENE survey began in 2009, they collected spatial information to identify where people travel to and from. For the first time, they now have sufficient spatial data to begin to use and publish this information. The MENE Spatial Report is an exciting new development that allows a visualisation of geographic analyses of the survey data. As such, the report showcases some of the ways the information can be used to discover the places people visit, how far they will travel and where the opportunities for enjoying the environment are in relation to where people live. As a result a better understanding is gained of people’s needs that will help provide access in ways and places that will meet the needs of local groups and local people.
In August 2008, Sport NI and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board commissioned the Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN) to undertake a research project to assess the trends in 23 outdoor recreation activities during the last 13 years, with a view to informing the preparation of a new Outdoor Recreation Strategy for Northern Ireland. The study commenced in September 2008 and was completed in January 2009 by an independent consultant.
This survey was commissioned in 2008 to monitor responsible behaviour among recreational users and land managers. The aim was to investigate trends in attitudes and behaviour with respect to use of the outdoors since access rights under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (the Act) and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (the Code) came into effect in 2005. Results were compared to a Baseline Survey conducted in 2002/03 and a three year interim monitoring study (2005-2007). The study also compared survey data from the general public with results from the Scottish Recreation Survey (ScRS).
This report presents the results of an online survey that focused on the views of the users of the OutdoorNI.com website regarding their experiences with outdoor activity providers in Northern Ireland. The main objectives of the research were: To better understand drivers and preferences of customers when choosing an activity provider To gather information on customers’ attitudes and expectations when taking part in outdoor activities, using an activity provider.
A research project on the regular participation of walking, cycling and horse riding and the assessment of the trends in these activities during the past 10 years.
A research study undertaken by CAAN and funded by NITB to provide information that will help CAAN and NITB gain a better understanding of the walking market and result in better informed future product development and marketing plans.
A research study produced to highlight the extent and use made of publicly owned land for outdoor recreation across Northern Ireland.
An online survey carried out between 4th March and 13th November 2009 with users of the websites canoeni.com and cani.org.uk to provide comprehensive information on the paddling that takes place on Northern Ireland’s waters and on people who participate in paddling.
A factsheet summarising trends in outdoor recreation in Northern Ireland.
The aim of this research therefore was twofold: To examine the barriers limiting participation in countryside recreation for people with a disability, people from minority ethnic communities, and people living within areas of disadvantage To examine the barriers faced by providers of countryside recreation activities and amenities when working with these communities.
A study undertaken by CAAN to examine the issue of access in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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