Survey Invitation: Royal Roads University Student Conducts Research on Scotch Broom Management in Sooke Region

Bahareh Nikpey, a graduate student enrolled in the Masters in Environment and Management program at Royal Roads University, is seeking public participation in her research project titled “Social Investigation of Management Approaches to Effectively Control Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) Invasion in the Sooke Region of Vancouver Island, BC.”

The primary objective of Nikpey’s research is to assess social perspectives on Scotch broom management in order to identify existing shortcomings and enhance effective management and control efforts in the Sooke region.

Members of the public are invited to participate in this important research initiative by completing an online survey designed to gather a broad range of perspectives addressing the social aspects of Scotch broom management. The survey, which is estimated to take no longer than 15 minutes to complete, can be accessed ONLINE.

Participants can verify the authenticity of the project by contacting Nikpey’s supervisor, Professor Bill Dushenko, at bill.1dushenko@royalroads.ca.

Upon completion of her thesis report, the research findings will be disseminated through various public channels, including publication in outlets such as RRU’s Digital Archive, Pro-Quest, and Library and Archives Canada. Additionally, presentations at public and academic conferences are planned. Participants may also request a final copy of the completed thesis report or direct any inquiries to Bahareh Nikpey at Bahar.Nikpey@royalroads.ca.

Participation in the survey is voluntary. Participants are reminded that once their responses are submitted, they become part of the dataset used for analysis and reporting. The online survey will remain open until May 8th, 2024.

This research project has received approval from the RRU Research Ethics Board and is in alignment with the District’s Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan. Participants with questions regarding their rights as research participants are encouraged to contact the Office of Research Ethics at ethicalreview@royalroads.ca or 1-250-391-2600 ext. 4425.

By completing and submitting the online survey, participants indicate their consent to participate in this important research endeavour. Thank you for your participation in advancing our understanding of Scotch broom management in the Sooke.

Contact:
Bahareh Nikpey
Graduate Student, Masters in Environment and Management
School of Environment and Management
Royal Roads University
Email: Bahar.Nikpey@royalroads.ca