June 1 - 3 , 1978 - University of Hawaii at Manoa

APPENDIX 1. Questionnaires used during the perception of endangered species
study (1976 & 1977-78).
This is a survey to find out how the people of Hawaii feel about the rare
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native plants and animals of Hawaii. All questions are optional; but please
answer as best you can. Mahalo.
Can you guess how many native Hawaiian plants and animals are in danger of
disappearing completely from::the Hawaiian environments? (How many?)
(Please check the appropriate box for each of the following questions.)
SA = strongly agree
A = agree
D = disagree
SD = strongly disagree
U = undecided (no opinion)
1. The endangered species, like all species, have a right to live.
SAD A n D n sDu '-'I
2. Economic progress is more important than the native plants and animals.
SAU A D SDU u n
3. The species provide important research potential.
SAD A l l D O SDU U O
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4. Native plants and animals serve no useful purpose.
SACI A D DU s ~ a
5. The native plants and animals are an important part of Hawaii's
natural heritage.
SAfl A n D n snn u n
6. Non-native plants and animals are equally desirable.
SA17 A D n u SDI7 u n
7. The ecological functions of the native plants and animals should be
protected.
SAO A n D U SDU u u
8. The protection the native plants and animals would limit recreational
9. The native plants and animals add to the environmental beauty of Hawaii.
S A D A a D D S D D u n
What should be done about the endanger plant and animal situation?
Suggestions? Use the back of this paper.
10. Your age: under 15 15-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 over 50
11. How long have you lived in Hawaii?
12. Educational Background: Intermediate School High School -
College
13. What ethnic background best describes you?