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WILDERNESS SURVEY
RESULTS
How
do you value wilderness in your life?
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IMPORTANT
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| 1.
Learning about nature (87%) 2. Solitude (82%) 3.
A feeling of being at one with nature
(77%)
4.
Stress release (76%)5. Self-awareness (50%) 6. Action/excitement (49%) |
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NOT
IMPORTANT
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| 1.
increased status (78%) 2. Affiliation/bonding (45%) 3.
Autonomy/achievement (40%)
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What
makes a place truly wild?
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Emotional/spiritual
solitude/isolation/seclusion remoteness serenity/peace silence/presence of natural sounds absence of people absence of human activity absence of vehicles/rubbish/pollution limited access getting away from it all |
Aesthetic
scenic beauty attractive landscapes contrast of natural vs urban/city life lack of development/infrastructure lack of fences/roads etc lack of commercialisation lack of 'organised tourism' presence of 'sensitive' development structures built to harmonise with environment primitive/natural camps |
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Biodiversity/natural/
conservation/educational presence of wild fauna and flora opportunity to learn/appreciate nature animals free to behave naturally natural/unspoilt eco-systems heritage for future generations protection of species |
Adventure
fear adrenaline-rush unpredictability of nature/the wild pitting oneself against nature degree of hardship opportunities for health-giving outdoor pursuits |
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Cultural
presence of local peoples traditional sites meeting new people visiting places not seen before interest-factor |
Economic
a valuable asset for the future income-generating possibilities |
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DEVELOPMENT (mentioned by 70% of respondents) |
PEOPLE AND HUMAN ACTIVITY (mentioned by 57% of respondents) |
IMPACTS
ON BIODIVERSITY
(mentioned by 4% of respondents) |
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too much development/commercialisation signs/fences/roads/tarred roads rules and regulations being unable to leave your vehicle "tame" wildlife insensitive development/infrastructure big hotels lights/electric pylons inappropriate activities (e.g. sports/discos) |
too many people/other tourists unruly tourists unruly tour operators curio sellers too many vehicles NOISE (mentioned by 36% of respondents) cars/aircraft/motorboats/ generators/music/radios construction companies |
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