Ulva Island visitor survey 2012 Research Completed
Title
Ulva Island visitor survey 2012
Lead Author
Michael Harbrow , James Scarfe
Organisation(s)
Department of Conservation
Publication Year
2013
Publisher
Department of Conservation
Contacts
Michael Harbrow
Science & Capability Group, Department of Conservation, Wellington
Email: mharbrow@doc.govt.nz
Abstract
This report summarises the results of a survey of 383 visitors to Ulva Island, Rakiura National Park carried out by the Department of Conservation during February 2012.
The key finding of the survey was the absence of any significant effects on the visitor experience from a recent rat incursion onto the previously predator free island. Other aspects examined in the report include visitor demographics, satisfaction, experience of key site values, perceptions of crowding and conflict and the uptake of messages around biosecurity.
The report compares results from the 2012 survey to those from a similar survey carried out on the Island in 2006 along with data from other DOC-managed day and short walks around New Zealand. It concludes with recommendations for ongoing management of the Island.
Keywords: Stewart Island, Rakiura, nature based tourism, biosecurity, predator free
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Areas of Focus
Population Groups
Settings (location)
Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)
Topics
Sport and Recreation Types
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Added
June 25, 2013
Last Modified
June 26, 2013