NWSAR Committee Public Engagement NWSAR Committee Public Engagement Feedback * 1. Did you know that caribou live in the boreal forest, and can be found in roughly 50% of the forested area of Northwest Alberta? Yes No Unsure Sort of * 2. Prior to the efforts of the NWSAR committee, were you aware of the Federal/Provincial caribou recovery plan? Yes No Unsure Sort of * 3. Do you think large protected areas (presumably parks) will be of benefit to the caribou? Yes Unsure No * 4. Do you think large protected areas (presumably parks) will be of benefit to you and/or your family? Yes Unsure No * 5. Do you believe increasing parkland to protect caribou will affect the economy for forestry and oil andgas, etc.in this region? Yes Unsure No * 6. Do you believe this affect will result in positive or negative outcomes for the region? Positive Negative Unsure * 7. The Government of Alberta is currently proposing to protect 1.8 million hectares of caribou habitat in Northwest Alberta. Please indicate the level of protection that you feel would be most beneficial to the region: No change in status (protection measures are only reflected in industrial operating requirements) Protection that allows for the grandfathering of existing industry with no new development. Protection that allows for the grandfathering of existing industry with additional stringent regulations. Fully protected with Wildland Provincial Park status * 8. Current socioeconomic indicators for Northwest Alberta indicate that we have poorer health and education and lower family income than the rest of Alberta. Do you prefer government social programs or free enterprise/capitalism as the mechanism to improve the socioeconomic status for the region. Social programs Social based with some free enterprise Equal mix of both Free enterprise with some social assistance Free enterprise * 9. Do you think the socioeconomic issues of the region should be considered when developing caribou range plans? Yes Unsure No * 10. There is likely to be more public engagement regarding caribou habitat protection over the next year or two. Would you PREFER this engagement to be led by: the NWSAR committee/Provincial government/other Led by NWSAR Provincial Government Other (please specify) * 11. Who do you believe is in the best position to represent your interests? NWSAR Committee Provincial Government Other (please specify) * 12. Do you think your perspective has been captured well by the NWSAR Committee? Yes Unsure No * 13. Do you think the NWSAR are approaching caribou recovery with a fair and balanced approach? Yes Unsure No * 14. Do you support the documents being submitted by the NWSAR to the Provincial and Federal Government? Yes Unsure No * 15. If you would like updates on NWSAR Committee efforts please provide information below Name Company Email Address * 16. Comments or suggestions to the NWSAR Committee Demographics * 17. Are you male or female? Male Female * 18. What is your age? 17 or younger 18-20 21-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 or older * 19. In what industry do you work? Done
