Conception Island National Park Community Survey

Conception Island National Park Community Survey

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Conception Island National Park (CINP). The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is mandated to manage and protect the national parks of The Bahamas. This involves developing comprehensive management plans to ensure these protected areas are preserved and enjoyed sustainably. The purpose of this survey is to gather public feedback that will directly inform the development of the management plan for CINP. Your responses will remain anonymous, and the survey should take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.
Are you a resident or visitor to The Bahamas?*

ResidentVisitor
Where do you live?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What island and settlement do you live on? *

Island

Settlement

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How long have you lived there?*

Less than 1 years1-5 years6-10 years10-15 yearsOver 15 years
What is your gender?*

MaleFemalePrefer not to say
What age group are you in?*

Under 18 years18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+
Have you ever visited Conception Island National Park?

YesNo
How many times have you visited Conception Island National Park? *
How often do you visit Conception Island National Park?*

DailyWeeklyTwice a monthMonthlyOnce a year2-3 times a yearOther
What activities do you undertake during your visits? (Select all that apply)*

BoatingFishingWalking trails/hikingExploring the ruinsBeach goingSnorkellingScuba DivingCampingOther
On your visit(s) to Conception Island, do you ever meet people from other islands?*

YesNo
Where are these people from that you meet during your visits? *
Are any of your visits associated with business or activities that supplement your income?*

YesNo
What kind of business/activity? *
What do you enjoy/value most about the park?*

BeachesCultural featuresLandscapeWildlifeMarine AreasNot SureOther
Do you consider the area important?*

YesNoNot Sure
How important is the area to you*

Very importantSomewhat importantNot important
Why is the area important (or not important) to you? *
What would you like to see protected at the park? *
What kind of services, activities, or facilities would you like to see offered, improved, or removed from the park? *
In your opinion, which groups utilise the park the most?*

Small boats/sailorsYachtsFishersHuntersScuba DiversOther
Are there any issues at Conception Island National Park that concern you?*

YesNo
What are the issues? (Select all that apply)*

LitteringTerrestrial PollutionMarine Pollution/DebrisIllegal FishingIllegal HuntingCoral Reef DeclineOther
What do you think is the biggest issue?*
How do you think the biggest issue can be addressed? *
Would you like to be more involved in the planning process for this park?*

YesNo
What is your preferred way for receiving communications about the park? (Choose all that apply

PhoneEmailWhatsappFacebookOther
What's one thing BNT should do during this planning process? *
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