Greetings,
I am a senior at the University of Tennessee, studying Forestry with a concentration in Wildland Recreation. Currently, I am writing a research paper to study the ways that people value natural resources and how they should be incorporated into management decisions. My hope is to gain experience and understand how to involve the values and purposes of diverse stakeholders into natural resource decision making procedures. In our day and time, I believe this process is critical for effective natural resource management. Specifically, I am focusing on white-nose syndrome management and recreational opportunity effects. If any recreational cavers or cave visitors would like to take the opportunity to express their views regarding white-nose syndrome/cave management to be used in my research, I have attached a link that will take you to my online interview form. The questions are in open-ended format and any input will truly be useful and appreciated. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at cnipper@utk.edu.
Interview Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFdxXzBNM19kVjBEWjZSMDl3WFZGbVE6MQ (Moderator note: added on 11/7/12 . . . this form was closed by the developer of the survey because she has the information she wanted/needed. This is/was a school project and had to have a stopping point.)
With respect and thanks for your time,
Cathy Nipper