Help us design our future forest Survey

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* 1. How important would you say our trees are to you?

Not at all important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Important

Very important

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* 2. When you think of Canberra’s treed landscape, what are the first three words that come to mind?

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* 3. How important are each of these benefits to you? (1=not at all important, 5=very important)

	1	2	3	4	5
Creation of aesthetics and beauty	Creation of aesthetics and beauty 1	Creation of aesthetics and beauty 2	Creation of aesthetics and beauty 3	Creation of aesthetics and beauty 4	Creation of aesthetics and beauty 5
Places to exercise	Places to exercise 1	Places to exercise 2	Places to exercise 3	Places to exercise 4	Places to exercise 5
Places to unwind and relax	Places to unwind and relax 1	Places to unwind and relax 2	Places to unwind and relax 3	Places to unwind and relax 4	Places to unwind and relax 5
Conservation of plant life	Conservation of plant life 1	Conservation of plant life 2	Conservation of plant life 3	Conservation of plant life 4	Conservation of plant life 5
Bringing nature and wildlife into the city	Bringing nature and wildlife into the city 1	Bringing nature and wildlife into the city 2	Bringing nature and wildlife into the city 3	Bringing nature and wildlife into the city 4	Bringing nature and wildlife into the city 5
Places to spend weekend or family time	Places to spend weekend or family time 1	Places to spend weekend or family time 2	Places to spend weekend or family time 3	Places to spend weekend or family time 4	Places to spend weekend or family time 5
Climate change mitigation	Climate change mitigation 1	Climate change mitigation 2	Climate change mitigation 3	Climate change mitigation 4	Climate change mitigation 5
Provision of shade and cooling	Provision of shade and cooling 1	Provision of shade and cooling 2	Provision of shade and cooling 3	Provision of shade and cooling 4	Provision of shade and cooling 5
Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas	Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas 1	Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas 2	Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas 3	Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas 4	Creation of more valuable homes in the surrounding areas 5
Places where people meet/creation of community	Places where people meet/creation of community 1	Places where people meet/creation of community 2	Places where people meet/creation of community 3	Places where people meet/creation of community 4	Places where people meet/creation of community 5

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* 4. What do you use the green space in Canberra’s National Triangle for? (Please tick all that apply)

Relaxation

Exercise

To attend events

Work or lunch breaks

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When you think about trees, how much do each of these words resonate with you? (1=not at all, 5=very strongly)

	1	2	3	4	5
Canopy cover	Canopy cover 1	Canopy cover 2	Canopy cover 3	Canopy cover 4	Canopy cover 5
Urban forest	Urban forest 1	Urban forest 2	Urban forest 3	Urban forest 4	Urban forest 5
Open spaces	Open spaces 1	Open spaces 2	Open spaces 3	Open spaces 4	Open spaces 5
Green spaces	Green spaces 1	Green spaces 2	Green spaces 3	Green spaces 4	Green spaces 5
Street trees	Street trees 1	Street trees 2	Street trees 3	Street trees 4	Street trees 5
Nature	Nature 1	Nature 2	Nature 3	Nature 4	Nature 5
Biodiversity	Biodiversity 1	Biodiversity 2	Biodiversity 3	Biodiversity 4	Biodiversity 5
Heritage value	Heritage value 1	Heritage value 2	Heritage value 3	Heritage value 4	Heritage value 5

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* 6. When it comes to issues related to urban green space in Canberra's National Triangle, how strongly do you feel about trees in relation to the following? (1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
They take up space that could be used for development	They take up space that could be used for development 1	They take up space that could be used for development 2	They take up space that could be used for development 3	They take up space that could be used for development 4	They take up space that could be used for development 5
They take up space that could be used for parking	They take up space that could be used for parking 1	They take up space that could be used for parking 2	They take up space that could be used for parking 3	They take up space that could be used for parking 4	They take up space that could be used for parking 5
They restrict available event space	They restrict available event space 1	They restrict available event space 2	They restrict available event space 3	They restrict available event space 4	They restrict available event space 5
They are not getting maintained/looking shabby	They are not getting maintained/looking shabby 1	They are not getting maintained/looking shabby 2	They are not getting maintained/looking shabby 3	They are not getting maintained/looking shabby 4	They are not getting maintained/looking shabby 5
They present a safety risk	They present a safety risk 1	They present a safety risk 2	They present a safety risk 3	They present a safety risk 4	They present a safety risk 5
I know who governs them and what that work consists of	I know who governs them and what that work consists of 1	I know who governs them and what that work consists of 2	I know who governs them and what that work consists of 3	I know who governs them and what that work consists of 4	I know who governs them and what that work consists of 5
Particular species need to be established and maintained	Particular species need to be established and maintained 1	Particular species need to be established and maintained 2	Particular species need to be established and maintained 3	Particular species need to be established and maintained 4	Particular species need to be established and maintained 5
We should invest in them	We should invest in them 1	We should invest in them 2	We should invest in them 3	We should invest in them 4	We should invest in them 5

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* 7. Would you say that Canberra’s National Triangle has:

Not enough trees

Too many trees

About the right amount of trees

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* 8. Like people, trees have a lifespan and many are coming to the end of their lives. As we replace them, which of these is the most important consideration to you? (Please choose one)

Replace like for like species and, in doing so, keep our trees true to the original vision for Canberra’s urban forest

Choose species that look to the future by being adaptable to a changing climate and low cost in terms of maintenance and watering

Choose endemic species that are reflective of the Indigenous heritage of the land and create an extension of the natural bushland that surrounds Canberra

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* 9. Do you know who is responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees and green space in and around the National Triangle?

Yes, it’s the Federal Government

Yes, it’s the ACT Government

Yes, it’s the National Capital Authority

Yes, it has its own government-mandated independent authority

Yes, each institution (such as the National Library) controls an area around it and together these areas create the green space

No, I have no idea

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* 10. Do you have any further comments or issues to raise about the trees and green space in the National Triangle?

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* 11. And one last question, from what organisation or group would you say your answers best represent?

Government department or agency

Institution (e.g. National Gallery)

University

NCA

Event organiser

Community group with an interest in the parklands

General public living in Canberra

General public outside Canberra

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Would you like to be kept in the loop regarding the development of the NCA's new tree management policy (ticking yes may result in request for consultation via email, phone call or in person)?

Yes

Help us design our future forest

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* 1. How important would you say our trees are to you?

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* 2. When you think of Canberra’s treed landscape, what are the first three words that come to mind?

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* 3. How important are each of these benefits to you? (1=not at all important, 5=very important)

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* 4. What do you use the green space in Canberra’s National Triangle for? (Please tick all that apply)

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* 5. When you think about trees, how much do each of these words resonate with you? (1=not at all, 5=very strongly)

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* 6. When it comes to issues related to urban green space in Canberra's National Triangle, how strongly do you feel about trees in relation to the following? (1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree)

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* 7. Would you say that Canberra’s National Triangle has:

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* 8. Like people, trees have a lifespan and many are coming to the end of their lives. As we replace them, which of these is the most important consideration to you? (Please choose one)

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* 9. Do you know who is responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees and green space in and around the National Triangle?

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* 10. Do you have any further comments or issues to raise about the trees and green space in the National Triangle?

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* 11. And one last question, from what organisation or group would you say your answers best represent?

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* 12. Would you like to be kept in the loop regarding the development of the NCA's new tree management policy (ticking yes may result in request for consultation via email, phone call or in person)?

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* 13. What’s the best way to get in contact with you? (Please provide full name, phone number or email address, and contact availability)