http://gopetition.com/signatures/save-itchen-valley-country-park.html Online petition signatures en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:10 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13508942?utm_medium=rss Wed, 8 Aug 2012 05:26:57 UTC 13508942 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/8776745?utm_medium=rss gOOD LUCK

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:34:23 UTC 8776745 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/7163371?utm_medium=rss DUDE WHO CARES
It wont be that bad

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:32:17 UTC 7163371 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6965807?utm_medium=rss Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:39:58 UTC 6965807 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6939912?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Feb 2010 06:20:26 UTC 6939912 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6841168?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:08:28 UTC 6841168 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6631695?utm_medium=rss The whole point of country parks was to keep things natural. Why does everything have to become commercial? One hoped that the current economic situation would enable people to reconnect with what is important in life.

]]> Sun, 6 Dec 2009 06:35:56 UTC 6631695 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6631677?utm_medium=rss Go Ape is an excessive attempt to ruin anything close to a natural environment that remains within this area.

]]> Sun, 6 Dec 2009 06:30:40 UTC 6631677 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6625148?utm_medium=rss Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:47:48 UTC 6625148 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6613678?utm_medium=rss Thu, 3 Dec 2009 05:54:51 UTC 6613678 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6576259?utm_medium=rss The character and use of the country park, which is a haven for nature conservation and habitat, would be badly affected by Go Ape. The peaceful equilibrium it currently enjoys would be upset and precedent set for it becoming a theme park. Look at how Paultons has finished up!

]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:19:10 UTC 6576259 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6574002?utm_medium=rss Go-Ape will cut trees down willy nilly to facilitate their optimum site. They are not interested in wildlife or biodiversity.
Look at 'Friends of Lever Park' website.

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:55:22 UTC 6574002 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6567688?utm_medium=rss These developments should be restricted to commercial woodland.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:45:57 UTC 6567688 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6562492?utm_medium=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:54:12 UTC 6562492 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6561947?utm_medium=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:51:47 UTC 6561947 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6556210?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:12:49 UTC 6556210 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6556208?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:12:04 UTC 6556208 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6556201?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:11:07 UTC 6556201 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6556193?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:10:16 UTC 6556193 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6544864?utm_medium=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:06:48 UTC 6544864 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6527529?utm_medium=rss Web used to go to Moors Valley quite a lot but since they had go ape we cant go with our hearing sensitive child. We now use Itchen country park regularly as it is quiet and tranquil. If go ape is allowed to come here we shall have to find elsewhere. Its always the disadvantaged members of our society who suffer. This has to stop

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:19:44 UTC 6527529 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6525890?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:26:22 UTC 6525890 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6523964?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:28:34 UTC 6523964 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6523024?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:43:03 UTC 6523024 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6519990?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:36 UTC 6519990 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6518137?utm_medium=rss Not appropriate use of a public amenity

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:39 UTC 6518137 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6516279?utm_medium=rss This is a precious resource, at present available for all, it should remain as such and not be turned over to big business

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:42:00 UTC 6516279 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6510672?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:59:31 UTC 6510672 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6509962?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:27:14 UTC 6509962 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6509720?utm_medium=rss I really dont want the extra traffic in my area and the tranquility of the park will be ruined

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:21:38 UTC 6509720 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6509600?utm_medium=rss the increased traffic on allington lane,
noise that will impede on the peace&quite
for the people that wish to enjoy the existing benafits that the park provides

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:35:15 UTC 6509600 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6509253?utm_medium=rss No consideration has been given to the enviroment, traffic congestion,pollution,
not everyone can afford to take their children for an expensive day out, at the moment the park is there to be enjoyed by everyone, not simply those who can afford

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:06:34 UTC 6509253 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507833?utm_medium=rss Having attended places where go ape and other ariel funparks exist, i am highly concerned as an Eastleigh ratepayer that the peace a, tranquility and wildlife will be disturbed by the incessant screeching from the users. In addition to this the proposed increase in trafic of both vehicles and people will seriously damage the local environment.
I also frear for the safety of my daughter who regularly uses the bridleway. The sharp and sudden sounds from the place could easily frighten a horse and

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:58:49 UTC 6507833 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507699?utm_medium=rss I object to the commercalisation of an area that is currently free for the public to enjoy the richness of nature and the tranquility of the landscape. The 'specialness' of the area is reflected in the large number of protected habitats and the range of biodiversity. Protection ranges from local to European The woods are too small to accommodate the proposal. The movement of wildlife to and from the river will be disturbed. It will be noisy, result in loss of amenity and cause increased traffic

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:37:17 UTC 6507699 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507470?utm_medium=rss In my 90th year I shall miss walking in River and Vocus Copses if you go ahead with this proposal. Give some thought to the future of our young people and don't be so focused on short term gain. The natural world is not so easily replaced, you need to look after it. I'm getting too old to do much these days.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:51:24 UTC 6507470 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507463?utm_medium=rss With the lack of a suitable infastructure, health and safety of the existing clientele could be compromised. A serious risk assessment would surely convince any authority that the scheme is totally unsuitable for the area.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:10 UTC 6507463 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507411?utm_medium=rss GO APE is a good activity in the wrong place. Leave publicly owned copses in the urban fringe for people to enjoy and go back to the forests where you belong!

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:40:42 UTC 6507411 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507389?utm_medium=rss I am very concerned about this development proposal. Itchen Valley county park is an important natural resource for local people and habitat for wildlife. The development proposal will be of great detriment to the area whilst enabling commercial profit to the proposing company. It is important that we pay attention and not allow this kind of blatant exploitation of our local resources. I strongly object to the proposal and kindly request that the proposal be refused.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:36:36 UTC 6507389 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507276?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:14:19 UTC 6507276 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507267?utm_medium=rss This proposal is too big for the proposed site, will deter wildlife and reduce the availability of free outdoor activity space for the general public transferring it to a paid activity which the majority of current park users will not be able to access

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:13:15 UTC 6507267 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6507018?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:34 UTC 6507018 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6506791?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:49:47 UTC 6506791 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6506741?utm_medium=rss The natural environment and the protection of River Copse and Vocus Copse both of which overlook the River Itchen and the Itchen Valley are more important than just having fun. These woods are important for birds of prey and many other rare and endangered birds, the noise and disturbance via possibly 90 revellers swinging noisily through the tree tops is not an appropriate activity in this location. Thdere are other alternative sites which will not cause so much harm.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:39:44 UTC 6506741 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6506598?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:21:11 UTC 6506598 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6506450?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:40 UTC 6506450 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6506111?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:41 UTC 6506111 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505666?utm_medium=rss At the moment there is a very good path through these woods and I think that is where you are going to put this. My partner and her daughter can easily get along the path and it is by far the nicest bit of the park. The paths on the conifer woods are nice too but they are boggy and rough, its harder with a stick to get across the meadows and we dont go there anymore.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:06 UTC 6505666 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505567?utm_medium=rss The facility will be sited in a small, much-loved wood, which will ruin it for other users - of which there are many. The zip-wire machinery noise and young people having fun – in itself a great thing – can't coexist in that small space with the walkers, pushchair-users, cyclists, horse-riders, young children, people with disabilities, and picnickers seeking fresh air, exercise and tranquillity, who currently use the Copse. All these will be displaced from a public space for private profit.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:45 UTC 6505567 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505455?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:38:12 UTC 6505455 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505444?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:36:27 UTC 6505444 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505399?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:30 UTC 6505399 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6505286?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:58 UTC 6505286 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6504726?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:38:56 UTC 6504726 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6504441?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:01 UTC 6504441 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6503519?utm_medium=rss Being the mother of a child with Asperger Syndrome, we value the peace and tranquility that the park provides to our family. In this chaotic world, the park is a place where we can recharge our batteries, without the fear of noise and stress that we encounter in our daily life.
Please , save this wonderful, peaceful and rare park for future generations.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:45 UTC 6503519 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6501541?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:29:53 UTC 6501541 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6501525?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:26:43 UTC 6501525 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6497253?utm_medium=rss There is only one River Itchen, it is a special area of conservation, and a designated SSSI. it is a most peacefull and tranquil environment. leave it alone for future generations to enjoy!!

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:15:54 UTC 6497253 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6494861?utm_medium=rss I am firmly against the proposal for Go Ape

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:44:15 UTC 6494861 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6479720?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:53:35 UTC 6479720 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6478377?utm_medium=rss I live near the Itchen Valley Country Park and I strongly believe that traffic would increase significantly - famlies and corporate users would generally all be coming in cars, the area is busy enough with local traffic. I'm also of the opinion that we need to preserve natural habitats such as Itchen Valley Country Park. The wildlife would be effected by the noise,polution and buildings. Also living in a city we are limited for green open spaces

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:09:12 UTC 6478377 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6472819?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:35:40 UTC 6472819 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6470953?utm_medium=rss I take a number of my older friends up to the park and they love these woods because they can take a walk and the ground is good. I think this is a despicable idea to rob people of their peaceful places. It is clearly not needed if another facility 2 miles away is underused. Shame on you Eastleigh Borough Council.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:07:27 UTC 6470953 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6470808?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:21:06 UTC 6470808 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6470174?utm_medium=rss This is happening all over UK, and it needs to be stopped. The company must be shown that they must leave small woods alone

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:25:22 UTC 6470174 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6456871?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:16:53 UTC 6456871 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6446796?utm_medium=rss I find this application utterly dismaying. The key objections must be the disturbance to wildlife and the reduction of a valuable public amenity in favour of commercial gain. I urge those responsible for considering this application to refuse it.

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:58:08 UTC 6446796 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6441476?utm_medium=rss The Park is a fanatastic place as it is and everyone can enjoy it. Don't change this for commercial gain

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:32:19 UTC 6441476 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6440116?utm_medium=rss Let us try and preserve a truly wonderful rural location

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:26:41 UTC 6440116 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6434444?utm_medium=rss Put it in a sensible place, like a large Forestry Commission plantation. Also, since this is private enterprise using and making money from public assets, there should be much wider discussion.

]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:40:24 UTC 6434444 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6434297?utm_medium=rss Wishing you as successful a campaign as we achieved in Glasgow. This company's greed knows no bounds and their claims to care for the environment and the health of the nation have been shown to be nonsense. All they care about is bigger and bigger profits.

]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:39:53 UTC 6434297 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6434003?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:02:20 UTC 6434003 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6433999?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:00:10 UTC 6433999 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6433979?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:51:56 UTC 6433979 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6433777?utm_medium=rss Take heart from Save Pollok Park's campaign which successfully stopped Go Ape in Pollok Park in Glasgow. Throughout the campaign Go Ape suggested they would listen to public opinion on the proposed development, but certainly did not seem to. Good luck with the campaign to protect your local county park. You can do it!!!!

]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:19:14 UTC 6433777 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6433521?utm_medium=rss The development is completely inappropriate to this countryside setting and will drive out the abundant wildlfe

]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:13:59 UTC 6433521 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6433192?utm_medium=rss I have enjoyed the IVCP for many years. Establishing Go Ape at the country park will be detrimental to local wild life and will severely restrict the use of the park for local residents. Expanding car parks near the children's play area and the picnic areas and having elevated wires over pathways specifically designated for the disabled is dangerous. I question that a proper and full consultation with local interested groups has taken place. The proposal should be rejected.

]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:07:06 UTC 6433192 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6428410?utm_medium=rss I love peace and quiet and I can't see how this can fit into such a small woodland, take it somewhere where it fits. Its going to be noisy, I would be noisy if I was on a giant zip wire. Defend the peace! The trees love the quiet leave them alone, exactly as they currently are.

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:28:38 UTC 6428410 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6426139?utm_medium=rss PLEASE dont further erode the already diminished countryside further purely for money; do the next generations not deserve something more from us. Not everything is about money...

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:01:36 UTC 6426139 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422893?utm_medium=rss Please, no Go Ape Visitor Attraction at Itchen Valley Country Park. We don't need such an attraction in this lovely part of Hampshire.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:22:44 UTC 6422893 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422817?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:08:15 UTC 6422817 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422645?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:30:35 UTC 6422645 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422638?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:29:40 UTC 6422638 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422635?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:28:53 UTC 6422635 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422631?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:27:52 UTC 6422631 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6422018?utm_medium=rss I seriously hope that nature will win rather than business as a fear will not be the case with Dibden Bay.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:09:48 UTC 6422018 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421953?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:51:44 UTC 6421953 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421775?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:45:43 UTC 6421775 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421689?utm_medium=rss I visit the Itchen Valley Country Park almost every weekend to watch birds, and have done so for two years since moving to the area. The proposed Go Ape attraction will destroy both a valuable woodland area used by an excellent range of breeding birds, and a renowned chalkland river habitat inhabited by the threatened Water Vole. Local people enjoy the Country Park for quiet, peaceful leisure pursuits, and the location of the proposed attraction will ruin its character completely.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:09:14 UTC 6421689 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421633?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:45:39 UTC 6421633 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421582?utm_medium=rss Leave it alone !

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:30:18 UTC 6421582 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421577?utm_medium=rss I am appalled by these plans which I've just been made aware of. The Itchen Valley country park is an oasis of peace for Southampton residents and people far and wide to enjoy and relax in. The proposed Go Ape! site will destroy this tranquility and ruin one of the few quality green spaces close to the city centre. It must be opposed.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:29:13 UTC 6421577 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6421199?utm_medium=rss This is a lovely unspoilt area and should be left that way!

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:08:48 UTC 6421199 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6420999?utm_medium=rss Such a ridiculous project for such a small, but immensely important, piece of woodland. It should be left for the enjoyment of all for free.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:01:40 UTC 6420999 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6420917?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:30:48 UTC 6420917 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6420779?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:28:43 UTC 6420779 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6419676?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:51:27 UTC 6419676 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6419634?utm_medium=rss The country park already puts a high level of presure on breeding species of birds, butterflies, moths, flora and other fauna. Some species of bird that I used to record in the area 20 years ago are now much less frequent when compared to adjacent land areas without public access. This proposed development will be even worst. E.g. the woods hold year round breeding & day roosting Tawny Owls & in winter woodcock(both will not tolerate the increased noise & disturbance).

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:40:44 UTC 6419634 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6419632?utm_medium=rss Development of any this kind at this tiny island of tranquility will be disastrous and dishonours any community that allows it to go ahead.

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:39:24 UTC 6419632 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/6419540?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:14:21 UTC 6419540