Evaluation of Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
 

1. Welcome

 
Thank you for participating in our survey about the effectiveness of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve. Designated by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 2002, the reserve comprises the Mornington Peninsula, the waters of Western Port and the southern part of the Western Port catchment, including French and Phillip Islands.

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1. Have you heard of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve?

2. How did you find out about the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve? (Please check all that apply)

3. Are you involved in some way with the biosphere reserve? If no please proceed to Q5.

4. If you answered yes to the question above, are you (Please check all that apply)

5. What do you believe are the main effects /outcomes of the biosphere reserve since its designation by UNESCO in 2002?

 Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
Environmental (eg community biodiversity projects, research and monitoring)
Social (eg information exchange, education and training)
Economic (eg cost savings and benefits)

6. What do you believe is the overall value of the biosphere reserve with regard to reconciling the twin objectives of biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use? (Please rank in order of importance)

 Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree
Environmental (eg community biodiversity projects)
Social (eg information exchange, education and training)
Economic (eg cost savings and benefits)

7. Do you have any further comment about the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve?