by piecenter | Aug 20, 2014 | Easy as PIE, Recorded
How concerned are Floridians about endangered and invasive species? To what extent do Floridians believe that native species should be conserved? What actions are Floridians willing to take to help protect endangered species? Join this session to learn the answers to...
by piecenter | Aug 18, 2014 | Endangered & invasive, Public opinion surveys
Although the vast majority of Floridians feel uneducated or uninformed about endangered and invasive species, residents are interested in learning about and addressing the issues, according to a study by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education. Only 7 percent...
by piecenter | Aug 18, 2014 | Endangered & invasive, Public opinion surveys
Floridians are largely supportive of the government agencies tasked with protecting plants, animals and habitats, according to the second installment of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education’s public opinion survey about endangered species. PIE Center...
by piecenter | Aug 18, 2014 | Endangered & invasive, Public opinion surveys
Floridians want to strengthen rules designed to constrict Burmese python populations, a UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education survey shows. Nearly two-thirds of state residents said a ban that outlaws owning or selling the snakes as pets should be toughened,...
by piecenter | Aug 18, 2014 | Endangered & invasive, Public opinion surveys
Floridians take a hard stance when evaluating punishments and restrictions designed to protect and manage endangered and invasive species, according to results from a UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education public opinion survey. Ninety percent of residents...