Instructions
Please fill in all the questions as precisely and comprehensively as possible.
Thank you,
Craig Galloway 1.1) Name:
1.2) Please fill in the following Likert statements relating to the group mapping exercise:
Statements: Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral/ unsure Agree Strongly Agree a. I really enjoyed the exercise
b.
I found the exercise to be very frustrating
c.
The map provided allowed me to easily identify important plant conservation areas
d.
There were sufficient different coloured pens to allow me to effectively map priority areas
e.
The methodology and requirements presented for me to identify important plant conservation areas were effective
f.
I was limited in my ability to make effective decisions
g.
More information was required prior to me attending the workshop which would have resulted in the group coming to a more effective decision on important plant conservation areas
h.
It would have been simpler and more effective to do the mapping digitally, on GIS
118 1.3) Please explain in detail, if necessary, any of your responses above relating to:
a. Your enjoyment of the exercise
b. Your frustration with the exercise
c. The map provided
d. The pens provided
e. The methodology and requirements presented
f. Your perceived lack of ability to make decisions
g. The information provided
119 1.4) Please fill in the following Likert statements relating to the group dynamic during the
exercise: Statements: Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral/ unsure Agree Strongly Agree a.
I felt I was freely able to contribute within the group
b.
My suggestions were not acknowledged or listened to within the group
c.
One member of the group completely dominated the process
d.
I did not feel like an expert on vegetation in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality within this group
e.
The process could have been improved by active facilitation by an outside facilitator
1.5) Please explain in detail, if necessary, any of your responses above relating to: a. Your ability to freely contribute within the group
b. The fact that you felt your suggestions were not acknowledged or listened to by the group
c. The dominance of one member of the group
d. Your perceived lack of expertise within the group context
120 1.6) How could the group session be improved?
1.7) Between the individual and group prioritising sessions which:
Was the most enjoyable – Individual
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Group□
Equal□
Produced the most comprehensive map - Individual□
Group□
Equal□
Made the best use of time - Individual
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Group□
Equal□
Actively encouraged learning - Individual□
Group□
Equal□
Allowed me to best map my knowledge
effectively - Individual
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Group□
Equal□
1.8) Is there anything you would change about the whole workshop in terms of:a. The manner in which it was run – please elaborate
b. The information that was provided in helping with decision making – please elaborate
c. The manner of facilitating the group decision making process – please elaborate
121 1.9) Have you been involved in such a conservation priority setting activity before?
Yes
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No□
If yes, for which project(s)?1.10) Did you derive any benefit from attending this workshop? Yes
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No□
Please comment
1.11) Please fill in the following Likert statements relating to the venue:
In terms of the venue:
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral/ unsure Agree Strongly Agree a. There was enough available work space
b.
The temperature in the room was too cold
c. The temperature in the room was to hot d. The lighting in the room was poor e. The room was too bright
1.12) Please fill in the following Likert statements relating to the food:
In terms of the food:
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral/ unsure Agree Strongly Agree a.
The food was of a good standard and quality
b. There was sufficient food c. Lunch was served too early d. Lunch was served too late e. There were sufficient tea eats
1.13) Please fill in the following Likert statements relating to the time:
In terms of the time:
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral/ unsure Agree Strongly Agree a. The day was too long
b. The day was too short and rushed c. There should have been more breaks d. There should have been less breaks
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Appendix 2
These are the questionnaires from the interviews with landowners and experts done and written about in Chapter 4. They consist of the following:
1. Landowner interview survey 2. Expert interview survey
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Landowner Interview Survey
Interviewee: Interview location: Date and Time:
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1. What different types of land uses do you have on your farm?
1.2. What is the dominant land-use on your farm?
1.3. For how many years have your family owned this farm?
1.4. For how many years have you been farming this farm?
1.5. For how many years have you been farming?
1.6. What type of farmer are you: (explain these differences if necessary)
Commercial
Subsistence
Lifestyle
1.7. What is/are your farm(s) name? Could you please identify your farm(s) on this map?
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