We have had a great response to the survey, with over 1270 people taking part from as far as Canada. Here are some of the comments people have made...

Do you agree with the following statement? 'Having green places near to where I live is very important to my quality of life.'

Response: 81 agreed, 1 disagreed, 27 had no view, 1163 strongly agreed, 0 strongly disagreed

People use their local green places in different ways. Which of these are most important to you personally?

• It's an important escape from the city around me - a chance to see the sky, smell the grass and refresh the spirit.
  Anon

• My favourite local green place is Pardshaw Crags. It is always peaceful, there are no footpaths, there are buzzards, at present fieldfares, orchids in early summer, sometimes rabbits and deer. The place has a spiritual history stretching back many hundreds of years. The views from the higher parts are wonderful - South into the Lake District and North across to the Solway Plain. The place is in private ownership - owned by two families in the neighbourhood but they allow local people to walk there.
  Sandra Shaw, Pardshaw

• Because it helps me to relax.
  Stuart Wright, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

• Walking or moderately active recreation, growing food, for relaxation.
  Julie Nolder, Harefield

Are you happy with the number of green places near to where you live?

Response so far: Yes: 1000, No: 249, No response: 23

Roughly how often do you visit a green place near to your home or place of work?

• Every day: 333
• More than once a day: 75
• Every week: 620
• Monthly: 144
• Few times a year: 51
• Never: 9
• No response: 40

Which three things would most improve green places near to where you live?

• More wildlife to see, feeling safer, feeling more natural.
  Stuart Wright, Oxfordshire

• Easier to get to, less noise and disturbance, feeling more natural.
  Anon

• More paths, better signs, way markings and information, less noise and disturbance.
  Emma Wright, Ashford

• More wildlife to see, Wardens or rangers to talk to, more paths.
  S.M Buck, Norwich

Please tell us why your favourite local green place is important to you.

• Bollin Valley, as it it is within easy walking distance. It provides fairly peaceful walking along the Bollin River with woodland, wild flowers and bird life. In the vicinity of the M56 motorway, obviously, it is not peaceful.
  John Thurgate, Altrincham, Cheshire

• My favourite green place is the farm land next to my house in Leics. We regularly get foxes, hares, pheasants and numerous other birds. It is so peaceful and the sunsets are fabulous. I do worry that one day it will be just another housing estate.
  Mrs S Biddlecombe, Syston, Leicester

• Our allotment gives me fresh air, exercise, a chance to chat with other locals and the opportunity to grow organic fruit and vegetables.
  Julie Nolder, Harefield

• Good places to take exercise for people and dogs.
  Anon

• It seems to appeal to the widest ranges of people in my community. I have witnessed very young and very old people out playing with a football, feeding the ducks, running, playing sport, cycling and walking the dog. Whilst we are lucky enough to have a large garden, it is still no substitute for the extensive playing fields we have near our home. It's a bit of a shame that we have no formal play area for toddlers on this field, but notwithstanding that, it is well maintained by the Council (Wychavon DC) and as a result is well-used.
  Sian Griffiths, Droitwich