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Results from the survey show that infrastructure priorities have shifted towards resilience within the region.<\/p>\n
Emphasis was made on drainage and community fire shelters, which also echoes a downturn in support for conserving the entire area AIDA covers.<\/p>\n
AIDA’s report said this could be interpreted as a growing recognition of fire risk and climate adaption needs, and an increasing desire for adaptive stewardship of the environment rather than ‘leave it alone’-thinking conservation.<\/p>\n
Laging said there is clear support from the survey respondents for limited and carefully managed change in the region, with strong opposition to increasing scale or demand within the region.<\/p>\n
Overall Laging felt the results of the survey were consistent with expectations, though he noted a decrease in respondent numbers, which he put down to survey fatigue.<\/p>\n
AIDA has made the full report available to read online, in hopes the findings can be used by other community groups and government agencies.<\/p>\n
“Together, the results reflect a community that cares deeply about place, pays close attention to change, and wants decisions about its future to be grounded in evidence, lived experience and long-standing shared values,” Laging said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TAHLIA SINCLAIR For 40 years, the residents of Aireys Inlet have maintained their community values with “exceptional consistency”. Results from the latest Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) community attitude survey show the region’s concerns remain rooted in overtourism and protecting the area’s natural resources. Association president Ian Laging said the results are in line […]<\/p>\n