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标题：Gathering Perceptions to Strengthen Program Planning: A Citizen Science Project Highlighting Deer Impacts on Vegetation
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作者：Johanna Desprez ; Matthew B. Russell ; Andrea Lorek Strauss 等
期刊名称：Journal of Extension
印刷版ISSN：0022-0140
电子版ISSN：1077-5315
出版年度：2020
卷号：58
期号：2
页码：1-5
出版社：Journal of Extension, Inc.
摘要：White-tailed deer can significantly influence the composition and health of forests. University of Minnesota Extension implemented a citizen science project to help monitor the impact of deer populations on forests. Prior to design of the program, we administered a survey to potential volunteers to understand their perceptions of and knowledge about deer and their willingness to participate in our citizen science project. The survey responses helped us make informed decisions when developing our program, including decisions regarding not having a negative deer message, teaching more information about the impact of deer on vegetation, and providing both in-person and web-based resources for volunteers..
关键词：deer ; citizen science ; survey ; master naturalists ; needs assessment