Armidale Biodiversity Strategy - First Nations Survey

Armidale Regional Council is developing a Biodiversity Strategy to protect and enhance biodiversity across the local government area (Armidale, Guyra, Ben Lommond, Black Mountain, Ebor, Hillgrove and Wollomombi) while our towns and communities grow. Biodiversity is the variety of plants, animals and ecosystems and it provides us with many benefits. It supports clean air and water, helps control pests and diseases, stores carbon, and contributes to our health, wellbeing and the local character.

We’re asking First Nations people in the Armidale region about the connections between Country, culture and biodiversity. This short survey takes about 8–12 minutes. Questions ask about values, changes you’ve seen, and whether you would like to be involved further. Individual responses will not be published; your answers will be summarised to identify common themes and priorities for the Council’s Biodiversity Strategy. Please advise of any values or information that you do not want published in the Strategy and are for Council information only.

If you provide contact details and consent to follow-up, Council may contact you to discuss further involvement. Contact details will be stored securely and only used for the purpose you consent to. Participation is voluntary. You may skip any question or stop at any time without giving a reason. You can help shape Council’s approach to biodiversity and cultural values. If you want to speak directly instead of using the survey, tick the option to be contacted.