NATIONAL SURVEY OF MARINE AND COASTAL RECREATION

[Boness Sub Aqua]

NATIONAL SURVEY OF MARINE AND COASTAL RECREATION

A national survey of Scottish marine and coastal recreation is being launched today.

The survey is being carried out on behalf of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The aim is to build a better picture of recreation on and around Scotland's coastline. The information collected will allow SNH, access authorities and land managers to promote and manage coastal and marine access and recreation more effectively. This should benefit everyone with an interest in recreation around the coast of Scotland.

There are two main elements of the survey:

* a web based survey of recreation uses on-line at www.scotland-coastal-recreation.org.uk that we would be grateful if your club, organisation or group could publicise to your members and colleagues and encourage them to complete independently. We would also appreciate if you could also complete this survey as an individual too.

* a questionnaire survey of local clubs, associations and groups involved in providing or facilitating coastal and marine recreation around Scotland. We would be very grateful if you could also complete this attached questionnaire on behalf of your organisation and return it electronically to [e-mail]

Everyone who completes the survey has the opportunity to enter a prize draw with the chance to win £200 of vouchers to spend in Tiso outdoor shops.

Further information about the research and the survey, and contact details should you have any further questions to ask, are contained in the attached survey.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated,

Regards,

Land Use Consultants.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Land Use Consultants
37 Otago Street
Glasgow G12 8JJ

T. [phone]
F. [phone]