Rural Land Strategy Questionnaire

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* 1. Do you live in the Alpine Shire?

Yes

Name and Address

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your circumstance?

Landowner (Rural Based)

Landowner (Township Based)

Developer

Renter

Holiday Home Owner (Rural Based)

Holiday Home Owner (Township Based)

Visitor

Work in the Alpine Shire

Community Group

Volunteer Organisation

Environmental Group

Other

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* 3. Please rank the below themes from 1 to 4 in the level of importance to you.

	1	2	3	4
Protecting Agricultural Land (Production and Food Security)	Protecting Agricultural Land (Production and Food Security) 1	Protecting Agricultural Land (Production and Food Security) 2	Protecting Agricultural Land (Production and Food Security) 3	Protecting Agricultural Land (Production and Food Security) 4
Sustainable Agricultural Practices	Sustainable Agricultural Practices 1	Sustainable Agricultural Practices 2	Sustainable Agricultural Practices 3	Sustainable Agricultural Practices 4
Protection of Rural Landscapes	Protection of Rural Landscapes 1	Protection of Rural Landscapes 2	Protection of Rural Landscapes 3	Protection of Rural Landscapes 4
Agricultural Tourism (Wineries, Farm Stays etc)	Agricultural Tourism (Wineries, Farm Stays etc) 1	Agricultural Tourism (Wineries, Farm Stays etc) 2	Agricultural Tourism (Wineries, Farm Stays etc) 3	Agricultural Tourism (Wineries, Farm Stays etc) 4

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* 4. How strongly do you agree with the following statements outlined in Alpine Shire 2030 Community Vision?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree
Rural strategy will ensure the conservation of rural landscapes and viable farming areas	Rural strategy will ensure the conservation of rural landscapes and viable farming areas Strongly Agree	Rural strategy will ensure the conservation of rural landscapes and viable farming areas Agree	Rural strategy will ensure the conservation of rural landscapes and viable farming areas Disagree
The Alpine Shire will be renowned for its scenic beauty and its unspoilt natural environment	The Alpine Shire will be renowned for its scenic beauty and its unspoilt natural environment Strongly Agree	The Alpine Shire will be renowned for its scenic beauty and its unspoilt natural environment Agree	The Alpine Shire will be renowned for its scenic beauty and its unspoilt natural environment Disagree
Pure water and clean air will be key characteristics and attractions	Pure water and clean air will be key characteristics and attractions Strongly Agree	Pure water and clean air will be key characteristics and attractions Agree	Pure water and clean air will be key characteristics and attractions Disagree
Vistas of hills and mountains will be maintained	Vistas of hills and mountains will be maintained Strongly Agree	Vistas of hills and mountains will be maintained Agree	Vistas of hills and mountains will be maintained Disagree
Appreciation of the natural features and physical attractions will be a core value of the Alpine Shire communities and attract both residents and tourists	Appreciation of the natural features and physical attractions will be a core value of the Alpine Shire communities and attract both residents and tourists Strongly Agree	Appreciation of the natural features and physical attractions will be a core value of the Alpine Shire communities and attract both residents and tourists Agree	Appreciation of the natural features and physical attractions will be a core value of the Alpine Shire communities and attract both residents and tourists Disagree
Growth will not jeopardise lifestyle or character	Growth will not jeopardise lifestyle or character Strongly Agree	Growth will not jeopardise lifestyle or character Agree	Growth will not jeopardise lifestyle or character Disagree
Open space and green space will be maintained within and between towns and villages	Open space and green space will be maintained within and between towns and villages Strongly Agree	Open space and green space will be maintained within and between towns and villages Agree	Open space and green space will be maintained within and between towns and villages Disagree
Rural landscapes will be a significant contributor to open space and the amenity of the environment	Rural landscapes will be a significant contributor to open space and the amenity of the environment Strongly Agree	Rural landscapes will be a significant contributor to open space and the amenity of the environment Agree	Rural landscapes will be a significant contributor to open space and the amenity of the environment Disagree
High value agricultural land will be retained	High value agricultural land will be retained Strongly Agree	High value agricultural land will be retained Agree	High value agricultural land will be retained Disagree
The Great Alpine Road will continue to attract both Australian and international visitors	The Great Alpine Road will continue to attract both Australian and international visitors Strongly Agree	The Great Alpine Road will continue to attract both Australian and international visitors Agree	The Great Alpine Road will continue to attract both Australian and international visitors Disagree
Tourism will continue to be a major force, with the region recognised for its widespread use of local produce and wine, nature based adventure, arts and cultural attractions and for the exceptional customer service that permeates the region	Tourism will continue to be a major force, with the region recognised for its widespread use of local produce and wine, nature based adventure, arts and cultural attractions and for the exceptional customer service that permeates the region Strongly Agree	Tourism will continue to be a major force, with the region recognised for its widespread use of local produce and wine, nature based adventure, arts and cultural attractions and for the exceptional customer service that permeates the region Agree	Tourism will continue to be a major force, with the region recognised for its widespread use of local produce and wine, nature based adventure, arts and cultural attractions and for the exceptional customer service that permeates the region Disagree

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* 5. Are there any other key themes you consider to be very important for rural land use?

Yes

If yes, please specify