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SCHOOL OF Science, Information Technology & Engineering


PROJECT TITLE: Birds in Urban Landscapes. Does the ecological data match social perception.
PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER: Dr. Grant Palmer
OTHER/STUDENT RESEARCHERS: Mr. Brendan Champness

Dear participant,

Welcome to this survey, which is a part of the project ‘Birds in Urban Landscapes. Does the ecological data match the social perception.’ This research project is an activity of the School of Science, Information Technology & Engineering (SITE), University of Ballarat and is being conducted by Honours student Brendan Champness and Dr. Grant Palmer.
The purpose of this survey is to determine if the attitudes of Ballarat residents towards birds reflect the particular area and streetscape in which they live (for example a street with a large proportion of native plants).

We invite members of the public who reside in the Ballarat region to undertake this survey to assist in this research. By beginning and submitting this survey you are consenting to participate in this study. Please note that surveys are anonymous and no personal information by which you can be identified will be collected or stored. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please note that once a survey is submitted, a participant cannot withdraw this information from the study.

The information collected in this survey will be compiled and analysed by the researchers mentioned above. At the completion of this study, this summarised data may be made available to the public and/or be published in a scientific journal. This summarised data will not contain any information by which individual participants can be identified.

PLEASE answer ALL questions and submit before closing the survey.

If you have any questions regarding this research, please feel free to contact the researchers via the contact details provided. Should you wish to make a complaint about the conduct of this research, please contact the Ethics Officer (details below).
If you have any questions, or you would like further information regarding the project titled Birds in Urban Landscapes. Does the ecological data match the social perception, please contact the Principal Researcher, Dr. Grant Palmer, of the School of Science, Information Technology and Engineering (SITE):
PH:(03) 5327 9102
EMAIL:[email protected]

Should you (i.e. the participant) have any concerns about the ethical conduct of this research project, please contact the University of Ballarat Ethics Officer, Research Services, University of Ballarat, PO Box 663, Mt Helen VIC 3353. Telephone: (03) 5327 9765, Email: [email protected]

CRICOS Provider Number 00103D
 
 
 
* In which suburb of Ballarat do you live?
 
Golden Point
 
Canadian
 
Canadian Lakes
 
Mt. Clear
 
Mt. Helen
 
Buninyong
 
Delacombe
 
Sebastopol
 
Alfredton
 
Newington
 
Wendouree
 
Lake Gardens
 
Invermay
 
Black Hill
 
Brown Hill
 
Nerrina
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* For how long have you lived in this suburb?
 
0-5 years
 
6-10 years
 
10-15 years
 
16-20 years
 
25 or more years
 
 
 
* Do you consider your local neighbourhood as a place to view nature?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Unsure
 
 
How highly do you value the following components of your street or neighbourhood? (select one per row)
Very unimportant Unimportant Neutral Important Very important
* Paved surfaces
* Large trees
* Native vegetation
* Lawns
 
 
 
* How highly do you value having birds in your garden or street?
 
Very little value
 
Little value
 
Don't care
 
Valuable
 
Highly valuable
 
I don't value having birds in my street or garden
 
 
 
* What do you like about having birds in your garden or street (Select all that apply)?
 
Bird song
 
Colourful
 
Plant pollination
 
Insect consumption
 
None of the above
 
I don't like birds

 
 
 
* Why do you dislike having birds in your garden (Select all that apply)?
 
Noise
 
Fruit and vegetable crop damage
 
Pollution (feathers, droppings etc.)
 
I like birds regardless of the above
 
None of the above

 
 
 
* Do you actively encourage birds into your garden by doing any of the following(Select all that apply)?
 
Providing a bird bath or pond
 
Providing a bird feeder
 
Planting flowering native plants
 
Restraining cats and dogs to indoors or specific areas
 
I don't want to encourage birds into my garden

 
 
 
* Please name 3 native bird species you have seen in your area and 3 local species you consider a pest species. Please label each as 'Pest' or 'Native'.