{"id":5775,"date":"2018-01-26T12:06:19","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T12:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=5775"},"modified":"2018-01-26T12:06:19","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T12:06:19","slug":"research-delves-dogs-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/research-delves-dogs-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Research delves into dogs on coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE IMPACT of population and dogs on Barwon Coast beaches is the focus of a new Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) research project.<\/p>\n

BCCM engaged Federation University Australia to undertake the social research titled \u201cBarwon Coast \u2013 Examining impacts of population, domestic dogs and seasonal variants on coastal environments\u201d, that will rely heavily on an online public survey.<\/p>\n

A spokeswoman for BCCM said the response from the public had been positive, with more than 220 surveys completed within the first 48 hours of its release on January 16.<\/p>\n

Head researcher Dr Angela Murphy from Federation University Australia said the research would help build a better understanding of what\u2019s happening in local areas in terms of population changes, environmental issues and the impact dogs and people have on the coastline.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also seeks to provide people with the opportunity to provide their views and unique insights into these issues,\u201d Dr Murphy said.<\/p>\n

BCCM general manager Gary McPike said that finding the best way to manage people and dogs on Barwon Coast beaches is one of the key management issues for BCCM.<\/p>\n

\u201cLater in 2018, we will be reviewing the current regulations in place for dogs on beaches in consultation with the community,\u201d Mr McPike said.<\/p>\n

Information stands conducted by researchers for the project will run from 8am until 4pm at:<\/p>\n