Research Survey/ Upcoming Hike

[RachelJT]

I'm planning on hiking after completing my Undergraduate Degree next summer. During that time I'm prepping and gathering information for my hike. Along with this I'm doing my undergraduate research project on the AT. I have a survey that I have developed and if anyone is interested please email me @[email protected] I will also include my abstract if your are interested in the project. Thanks for you time and help!
RT

[RachelJT]

Thanks to the people who have already replied. I much appreciated your time!
RT

[-Ghost-]

What are you getting your undergraduate degree in out of curiosity? I also just recently got my undergrad degree and am gonna hit the trail in 2011 or 2012. Got a BS in Biology at WVU btw.

[RachelJT]

I'm getting a BS in biology as well. Present in september. Collecting as many surveys as I can. Thanks!




Natural History and the Appalachian Trail

This is a survey to assess the impact the Appalachian Trail has had on a person’s knowledge and awareness of the environment.
Part One: Rate your Knowledge of these categories before your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate you overall knowledge of natural history before hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphbians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Two: Rate your knowledge of these categories after your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate your knowledge of natural history after hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphibians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Three:
Describe some type of animal disturbance or signs of animals on the trail:
Did you see (circle all that you saw along the trail):
Bear Snake Woodchuck Maple Notable trees: _____________________
Bobcat Lizard Goose Pine
Coyote Turtle Duck Oak
Mountain lion Frog Sparrow Mushrooms Notable wildflowers: ________________
Fox Newt Hummingbird Moss
Chipmunk Dove Lichens


Part Four: General Information
Age:
Occupation:
Education Level:
Are you a (circle all that apply):
Northbound Thru Hiker
Southbound Thru Hiker
Section Hiker
Day Hiker
When did you start your thru-hike?
When did your thru hike end?
How many miles of the AT have you hiked?
When was the first time you hiked?
What was your favorite Natural History book you read to prepare for your hike?
Optional:
Describe your most unique experience while hiking on the AT: