Visits to woodland - household surveys |
In the UK 2007 Public Opinion of Forestry survey, 83% of respondents aged 35 to 54 said that they had visited woodland in the last few years for walks, picnics or other recreation. This compares with 78% of respondents aged 16 to 34 and 70% of respondents aged 55 or over.
Table 5.6 Woodland visitors1 by age group
Year |
Aged 16 to 34 |
Aged 35 to 54 |
Aged 55 and over |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per cent of respondents | ||||
1999 |
73 |
74 |
55 |
67 |
2001 |
75 |
77 |
63 |
72 |
2003 |
71 |
72 |
60 |
67 |
2005 |
66 |
74 |
56 |
65 |
2007 |
78 |
83 |
70 |
77 |
Not National Statistics.
Source: UK and GB Public Opinion of Forestry Surveys, 1999 to 2007.
Base: 2,000 respondents (1999, 2001); 4,000 respondents (2003 to 2007).
Notes:
1. Those stating they had visited woodland in the last few years.
