The purpose of this study is to assess the attitudes of the public towards Fish and Wildlife Development Fund lands and land management practices in Saskatchewan.
Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF) lands are managed to provide the best possible wildlife habitat year-round for the greatest number of species. Over 1200 parcels of land totaling almost 170,000 acres are held in conservation through the FWDF, and are open to the public for a variety of activities. For more information visit https://fwdf.ca/
By participating in this research, you are allowing the researcher to gather a wide range of perspectives on FWDF conservation lands. This information will be used to identify where improvements can be made in how these lands are used and accessed, as well explore ways in which in which FWDF conservation lands and management practices could be better aligned with the public’s values and perspectives. The information will be presented to FWDF members, and will assist them in working towards their goal of improving biodiversity conservation in Saskatchewan.
Your participation is greatly appreciated. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary and you are welcome to withdraw at any time. The information supplied will be kept confidential and all survey responses are kept anonymous. By answering and completing the survey questions, you as the the respondent are giving consent for that information to be used in aggregate form in reporting and dissemination of study findings. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the researcher:
Jory Cadman
Master of Sustainable Environmental Management Candidate
School of Environment and Sustainability
(306) 491-5887
jkc144@usask.ca
This research project has been approved on ethical grounds by the University of Saskatchewan Research Ethics Board (ID #1050). Any questions regarding your rights as a participant may be addressed to that committee through the Research Ethics Office ethics.office@usask.ca (306) 966-2975. Out of town participants may call toll free (888) 966-2975.
Thank you!
