Outdoor Recreation in County Clare Draft Action Plan

Introduction

A draft copy of the Clare Outdoor Recreation Committee's (CORC), Clare Outdoor Recreation Plan is available at Clare County Council Have Your Say Outdoor Recreation Plan . This questionnaire is your opportunity to provide feedback to the CORC on this draft strategy.

Outdoor recreation includes activities that take place in the natural environment, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering, and wild swimming, and at venues such as forests, parks, hills, beaches, lakes, and rivers. It does not include activities that take place in more formal outdoor settings, such as golf, soccer/GAA, or motorsports (scrambler bikes, speedboats).

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* 1. The following five themes (Places, People, Partnership, Product, Promotion) on pages 13 and 14, try to capture all of the key priorities for outdoor recreation in County Clare. Do they?

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Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable.	Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable. This is very relevant	Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable. This has some relevance.	Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable. This has limited relevance.	Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable. Not relevant at all.	Places: preserve maintain and sustain our great outdoor recreation places. More venues that are accessible, away from traffic and sustainable. I do not understand this.
People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace.	People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace. This is very relevant	People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace. This has some relevance.	People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace. This has limited relevance.	People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace. Not relevant at all.	People: More people outdoors with a respectful culture, willing to share and Leave no Trace. I do not understand this.
Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers.	Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers. This is very relevant	Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers. This has some relevance.	Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers. This has limited relevance.	Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers. Not relevant at all.	Partnerships: Sustain and strengthen collaboration and land access, and our vibrant network of organisations and volunteers. I do not understand this.
Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation.	Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation. This is very relevant	Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation. This has some relevance.	Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation. This has limited relevance.	Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation. Not relevant at all.	Product: Support the growth of more activities and more ways to take part through clubs, education services, commercial and self led participation. I do not understand this.
Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors.	Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors. This is very relevant	Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors. This has some relevance.	Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors. This has limited relevance.	Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors. Not relevant at all.	Promotion: More awareness raising to support participation, especially for low or non participants, new residents and visitors. I do not understand this.

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* 2. The following are the five key actions that will support outdoor recreation in County Clare (see page 16). Do you agree with these? Are we missing anything?

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Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these.	Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these. This is very relevant	Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these. This has some relevance.	Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these. This has limited relevance.	Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these. Not relevant at all.	Maintain and Renew: Not just new places but also maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation places and support the communities that maintain these. I do not understand this.
Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion.	Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion. This is very relevant	Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion. This has some relevance.	Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion. This has limited relevance.	Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion. Not relevant at all.	Enhance: Improve outdoor recreation experiences through alternative transport/park and ride opportunities, enhanced trailheads, signage, reduced on-road trail sections and promotion. I do not understand this.
Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision.	Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision. This is very relevant	Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision. This has some relevance.	Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision. This has limited relevance.	Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision. Not relevant at all.	Expand: The range of activities and experiences, through more trails and locations, and increased activity/service provision. I do not understand this.
Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options.	Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options. This is very relevant	Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options. This has some relevance.	Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options. This has limited relevance.	Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options. Not relevant at all.	Divert: Visitor impact is greater than the carrying capacity at some locations. Visitor management is required by providing additional nearby venues or alternative transport/park and ride options. I do not understand this.
Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion.	Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion. This is very relevant	Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion. This has some relevance.	Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion. This has limited relevance.	Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion. Not relevant at all.	Animate: More people will take part and benefit from outdoor recreation if there are more activity programmes and promotion. I do not understand this.

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* 3. Have you any comments on these actions?

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* 4. Pillar one on pages 17 to 20 “Manage our Capacity” has actions about outdoor recreation infrastructure, our environment and collaborating with our neighbouring Counties. What are your thoughts? Have we missed anything?

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* 5. Pillar two on pages 18 to 22 “Encourage the Experience” identifies actions for more participation opportunities, sustainable providers and broadening the range of participants. What are your thoughts? Have we missed anything?

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* 6. Pillar three on pages 23 to 24 “Collaborate, Lead, Respect, Inform” identifies actions on collaborating and leading, a respectful outdoor recreation culture, and promotion. What are your thoughts? Have we missed anything?

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* 7. Are there any outdoor recreation opportunities, challenges, or solutions missing from the plan that you believe should be included?

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* 8. Let us know your thoughts on the tone and readability of the Action Plan.

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Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand?	Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand? Very true	Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand? Somewhat true	Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand? Unsure	Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand? Generally not true	Is the plan written in clear, understandable language, is it easy to understand? Not true at all
Please comment as appropriate.
Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems?	Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems? Very true	Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems? Somewhat true	Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems? Unsure	Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems? Generally not true	Does the plan support your real-world outdoor recreation experiences? new opportunities and any problems? Not true at all
Please comment as appropriate.
Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective?	Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective? Very true	Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective? Somewhat true	Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective? Unsure	Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective? Generally not true	Does the plan identify the new opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation sector from your perspective? Not true at all
Please comment as appropriate.
Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development?	Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development? Very true	Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development? Somewhat true	Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development? Unsure	Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development? Generally not true	Does the plan pay enough attention to the different interests of recreation participants, environmental sustainability, accessibility and economic development? Not true at all
Please comment as appropriate.

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* 9. Have you any further comments about this Draft County Clare Outdoor Recreation Action Plan?

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* 10. What are your contact details (optional)

Full Name

Organisation name if relevant

Email Address (or Phone Number)

Can we contact you with updates and clarifications on this outdoor recreation plan ("Yes" or "No").

Thank you for your time and thoughts. If you wish to comment further, email us at Humphrey@ilc.ie