Little Chalfont
The Proposals

If you were unable to visit the public exhibitions, you can now view the display boards online here

Exhibition – The Outcome
Over 400 people viewed our proposals and completed the survey form. The plans were very well received, with 99.75% endorsing the project.
Specific feedback was sought on whether or not three particular features should be incorporated and this produced the following results:
Sensory Area   94.5%
Woodland Workout  71%
Permanent Rain Shelter 79%
The Sensory Area has been retained as a key feature of the plans and, although reservations remain about the provision of a Permanent Rain Shelter, investigations continue with a view to finding a solution that will still provide some shelter from a rain shower, for those using the park.
The result for the Woodland Workout indicates that there is quite a strong support for such a facility. The Action Group have not discounted it and is considering simple forms of exercise via equipment that has been created out of natural material, within the woodland. A final decision is unlikely to be made until further feedback can be obtained, after the park has opened and the level of demand assessed.

Exhibition Survey – Other Results
The Action group was delighted with the many expressions of support within the completed survey forms and, indeed with the large number of helpful and constructive suggestions.
All the comments and suggestions, including areas of concern, have been faithfully recorded, analysed and discussed by the Action Group, with appropriate decisions made.
Many of the suggestions were already part of the implementation plans (albeit not covered in the exhibition due to space limitations on the display boards) and some will not be taken on board, as they either fall outside the project's vision or would prove to be impractical to implement.
Not all of the remaining suggestions, however attractive, would be possible to include in the plans, primarily as the important balance between nature conservation and its enjoyment by the community would be lost.
The decisions finally taken by the Action Group were as follows:
 The design of litter bins has been revised to ensure reduced litter spread by wildlife.
 Wildlife habitats will be expanded to include provision of Stag Beetle nests and Beehives – all to be included in Phase 2
 A permanent compass feature with information about altitude etc. was agreed for consideration in phase 2.
 Secondary school age children and adults will not be allowed to ride vehicles (except disabled mobility aids) within the park but small children learning to ride safely will be able to do so on the pathways.
 Provision of audio guides (particularly for the sight impaired) may be brought forward.
 Funds for items considered in Phase 2 will be sought at the same time as those in Phase 1, so some may materialise before others.

Other suggested activities which will be referred to the 'Friends of the Nature Park' include small unamplified concerts or theatrical performances; talks and workshops related to wildlife and nature, Yoga/Tai Chi/ meditation classes.
All the fundraising ideas will be considered as matters develop and with regard to the concerns raised (most of which relate to security issues), these have already been recognised and specific plans will be in place before the park is opened. They will be conveyed to the community nearer the time.
The Public Appeal
A Public Appeal to raise at least £100,000, towards the estimated total of £200,000, was launched at the end of February 2014.
The key reasons for this appeal have been included in the letter that has been delivered to every household in the village but, as you may have other questions, you may find the answers by clicking here.
If you would like to support this project by donating, click here
Plan of proposed phase 1

 Plan of proposed phase 2
Nature Park Background Information