An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Gweriniaeth Aloria. The subject of the opinion poll was The government's policy concerning forest protection. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 16.97% | Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks. |
| 10.92% | Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only. |
| 27.35% | The government has no policy on forest protection. |
| 12.48% | The government promotes forest clearance. |
| 11.00% | The government promotes and subsidises forest clearance. |
| 21.28% | Forest protection is left to local governments. |