Survey for understanding people-nature interactions around Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) in Bengaluru
We are a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal and we wish to understand people's interactions with the protected forests in Bengaluru as a part of a DBT funded research project. In this survey, we focus on Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) and we intend to collect information on how you use/benefit from this forest, how these forests have changed over time and their potential future scenarios.
Bannerghatta National Park is the largest natural ecosystem for the city of Bengaluru. Located at about 20km from the city center, BNP includes 13 reserve forest areas and is spread across 4 wildlife ranges. It was declared a 'national park' back in 1974 and subsequently large forest patches were brought under it in 2011. Its biological park/zoo, wildlife safaris and the 'elephant' attraction makes it a popular tourist spot.

Get to know more about BNP here:
1. https://bannerghattabiologicalpark.org/
2. https://aranya.gov.in/aranyacms/(S(0r2c1vu2x10bmv23milq4azc))/English/FieldDivision.aspx?u15HOwzBSysG1dzroKoijw==
3. https://aranya.gov.in/aranyacms/(S(sxyi3ty5eifew1lq2bg3sbm2))/English/NationalParks.aspx#explore

PLEASE FILL THE SURVEY ONLY IF YOU HAVE VISITED BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK (BNP) AT LEAST ONCE.
The information you provide will be used for the purpose of this research only and will be kept confidential.
For any queries please contact at; samudyatha1096@gmail.com.

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1. Name (optional)
2. Age *
3. Gender *
4. Education *
5. Employment *
6. a. Relation to BNP *
6. b. If you don't live near BNP, how far do you travel to visit BNP for a round trip? (in Km)
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7. Number of visits made to BNP in the last 5 years *
8. When was your latest visit to BNP? *
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9. How many people did accompany you in your last visit to BNP? *
10. What is/was your mode of transportation to BNP? *
11. In the same trip to BNP, did you visit any other tourist spot/place? If yes, please specify.
12. a. Expenses incurred for BNP visit- Transportation (please provide cost per person for a round trip in Indian rupees ₹)
(If you're travelling in a private vehicle, please provide the cost per person on fuel spent in INR)
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12. b. Food (please provide cost per person for a round trip in Indian rupees ₹)
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12. c. Stay/accommodation (please provide cost per person for a round trip in Indian rupees ₹)
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13. Name top 3 activities done within BNP in your last visit *
Wildlife safari
Zoo visit
Butterfly park
Trekking/hiking
Nature walks/Bird watching
Photography
Others
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
14. Approximate time spent for each activity (in hours) *
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
3-4 hours
4-5 hours
Above 5 hours
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
15. Please tell us your most preferred activity within BNP *
16. a. Protected forests like BNP provide a number of direct and indirect benefits including water and climate regulation to recreation. Please assign scores from 0 to 5 to the following benefits from BNP based on their level of importance for you. (0- don't know about this benefit, 1- least important benefit and 5- most important benefit)
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Good environment (clean air, water, soil)
Climate regulation
Watershed management
Crop pollination in surrounding agricultural areas
Habitat for biodiversity
Recreation
Religious/Culture
Aesthetics
Building social networks
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16. b. If you think BNP is providing any other benefit, please mention here.
16. c. Please provide the score from 0 to 5 for the benefit mentioned above.
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17. a. In the below pictures you will see different types of land uses in and around BNP. Please select ONE land use type that is MOST suitable to provide each of the benefits below.
A: Moist deciduous forest B: Dry deciduous forest C: Open scrub/grassland D:Tree plantation E: Modified landscape/facility
A: Moist deciduous forest B: Dry deciduous forest C: Open scrub/grassland
D:Tree plantation E: Modified landscape/facility
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B
C
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E
Good environment (clean air, water, soil)
Climate regulation
Watershed management
Crop pollination in surrounding agricultural areas
Habitat for biodiversity
Recreation
Religious/Cultural
Aesthetics
Building social networks
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17. b. If you think BNP is providing any other benefit, please mention here.
17. c. Please select the suitable land use type for the benefit mentioned above.
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B
C
D
E
Other
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18. a. Forests also are the sources of various disturbances/nuisances to people. Please assign scores from 0 to 5 to the following disturbances from BNP based on their level of disturbance for you. (0- don't know about this disturbance, 1- least harmful and 5- most harmful)
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Injury/threat to human life from wild animal attack (elephants, leopards, etc.)
Personal property damage from wild animal attack
Waste dumping
Disturbance from people consuming liquor/ smoking in and around the forest
Disturbance from forest fires
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18. b. If you think BNP is a source to any other disturbances, please mention here.
18. c. Please provide the score from 0 to 5 for the disturbance mentioned above.
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19. a. In the below pictures you will see different types of land uses in and around BNP. Please select ONE land use type that serves as a source of each disturbance mentioned below.
A: Moist deciduous forest B: Dry deciduous forest C: Open scrub/grassland D:Tree plantation E: Modified landscape/facility
A: Moist deciduous forest B: Dry deciduous forest C: Open scrub/grassland
D:Tree plantation E: Modified landscape/facility
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B
C
D
E
Injury/threat to human life from wild animal attack (elephants, leopards, etc.)
Personal property damage from wild animal attack
Waste dumping
Disturbance from people consuming liquor/ smoking in and around the forest
Disturbance from forest fires
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19. b. If you think BNP is a source to any other disturbance, please mention here.
19. c. Please select the land use type for the disturbance mentioned above.
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B
C
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E
Other
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20. What changes have you observed in and around BNP in the last 5 years?
21. Please rank any 3 major threats to forests in BNP *
Urban expansion around BNP
Encroachment for agriculture
Wildlife poaching
Timber smuggling
Mining
Developmental projects (roads)
Tourism pressures
Threat 1
Threat 2
Threat 3
22. How do you think BNP will change in the future? *
23. Please provide any suggestions you have for the better management of BNP *
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