Residents are being asked to share their views about the island’s natural and cultural heritage, the work of the Bermuda National Trust and what matters to them.

Answers will help to inform the charity’s upcoming strategic plan which it has just started work on.

The Community Listening Project launches this month with an online survey open to all Bermuda residents.

BNT hopes to hear from residents across the community, including younger Bermudians and those who may not have engaged with the organisation before.

Karen Border, the executive director of the BNT, said: “What people value about Bermuda’s heritage is personal and varies widely. It might be an open space or a historic building, but it can also be a story, a tradition or simply a place that holds meaning for someone.

“We want to hear those different perspectives. This is an opportunity for us to listen and learn, and to hear directly from people across Bermuda about what matters to them as we plan for the future.”

BNT's work extends across Bermuda's natural and cultural heritage. The trust protects and manages open spaces, nature reserves, historic buildings and cultural sites, while also working in conservation, education, research and advocacy.

Mark Orchard, the BNT’s chairman, added: “The BNT has been part of Bermuda for more than 50 years and we have a responsibility to think beyond today.

“As we develop our next strategic plan, we want to make sure that the views of the wider community are part of that process.”

The anonymous survey runs until October 1.

All who complete it and provide an e-mail address can enter a prize draw. Prizes include a $300 Lindo’s gift card, and BNT family and individual memberships.

The survey can be found on the BNT website, through this link or through its social media channels.