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The following questionnaire is part of a research project linked to a dissertation for the course of MSc Environmental Management of the
Sheffield Hallam University. The aims of the project are to evaluate the sustainability of the allotment gardens in the city of Sheffield, to
analyse the opportunities and constrains of their activities and ultimately, to determine the ways of improvement.
Sheffield City Council, through Parks and countryside, is aware and supporting the research.The participants of this questionnaire are
advised that all the information collected will be utilised only with research purposes and managed following the regulations of the Data
Protection Act (1998).

A. AG holder's characteristics

A1. Which of the statements on this list applies to you?

A2. What is the name of the site where your plot is?

How far do you travel to the allotment in miles? miles

A3. Including yourself, how many people work, use or enjoy the plot? Please include all adults and children.

A4. Looking at this list, in which range of age are you and the people working, using or enjoying the plot?
You might choose more than one item.
1. 0 to 15 years old 3. 30 to 45 years old 5. 60 to 75 years old

2. 15 to 30 years old 4. 45 to 60 years old 6. 75 years old or more

A5. Approximately, how many square metres / yards has your plot got?

A6. And for how long have you rented this AG plot? Months Years

A7. Have you got any other plot? Yes No If yes, where?

A8. How do you normally travel to the plot? Please, choose one option

A9. What are the reasons for you to get an

allotment? You may write as much as you need.

A10. In your opinion, what are the most

positives aspects to have an AG?

A11. And what are the most negative aspects?

B. Allotment Gardens management
B1. Can you tell me roughly how many square metres / yards do you use for cropping? This may include beds, compost area,
transit area between beds, greenhouse. m2/ yard2

B2.Please, can you tell me which of these vegetables and plants have you planted, sown or cultivated on this season?
How many plants / row metres/ yards?
1. Broad bean plants metres/yards 14. Lettuce and other leaf crops plants metres/yards

2. French bean plants metres/yards 15. Onion plants metres/yards

3. Runner bean plants metres/yards 16. Parsnip plants metres/yards

4. Beetroot plants metres/yards 17. Peas plants metres/yards

5. Broccoli plants metres/yards 18. Potatoe plants metres/yards

6. Brussels sprouts plants metres/yards 19. Radish plants metres/yards

7. Cabbage plants metres/yards 20. Spinach plants metres/yards

8. Cauliflower plants metres/yards 21. Sweet corn plants metres/yards

9. Carrot plants metres/yards 22. Tomato plants metres/yards

10. Celery plants metres/yards 23. Herbs plants metres/yards

11. Courgette plants metres/yards 24. Fruits plants metres/yards

12. Garlic / shallots plants metres/yards 25. Flowers plants metres/yards

13. Leek plants metres/yards 26. Other plants metres/yards

B3. Can you please tell me which of these practices or products do you use?
1. Conventional seeds 7. Organic pest and weed control 13. Producing your own seedlings

2. Organic seeds 8. Chemical pest and weed control 14. Companion plants

3. Own produced seeds 9. Intercropping 15. Raised beds

4. Comport bin, pile, worm compost 10. Rotation 16. Greenhouse

5. Other organic fertilisers (e.g. manure, bone meal) 11. Mulching 17. Pruning

6. Mineral and synthetic fertilisers 12. Propagating plants

B4. Can you tell me the level of bare or uncover soil in percentage? That means the area in percentage of soil you
can see and there is no crops, weeds or any kind of mulch (e.g. dead leaves, grass cuttings, old carpets).

B5. Is your plot on a slope? yes no If so, do you use any anti-erosion structures as terraces? yes no

B6. Overgrown or unmanaged areas are usually very important for wild life. Can you tell me the approximate
overgrown or unmagaged area in your plot in percentage?

C. Inputs purchasing and non-market resources valuation

C1. Can you tell me what is the highest amount of money you are willing to pay in £ per year to get an allotment?

C2. Can you tell me how much money would you accept in £ as a compensation for the loss or deprivation of your plot?
C3. Can you tell me roughly how much money you spend on the following inputs and the percentage of the input of
the total you use?
1.Conventional seeds £/year 6. Chemical fertiliser £/year

2. Organic seeds £/year 7. Organic pest control £/year

3. Peat-based compost £/year 8. Chemical pest control £/year

4. Peat-free compost £/year 9. Chemical weed control £/year

5. Organic fertiliser £/year 10. Other expediture £/year

D. Awareness and attitudes in relation to the environment

D1. Which of these best describes how you feel about your current lifestyle and
the environment?

D2. And which of these would you say best describes your current
lifestyle?

D3. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Answer using the next keys:
ST: strongly agree; TA: tend to agree; NAD: Neither agree or disagree; TD: tend to desagree; SD: strongly disagree;DK: don't know

1. We are close to the limit of the number of people the earth can support SA TA NAD TD SD DK

2. When humans interfere with nature it often produces disastrous consequences SA TA NAD TD SD DK

3. Humans are severely abusing the environment SA TA NAD TD SD DK

4. The Earth has very limited room and resources SA TA NAD TD SD DK

5. if things continue on their current course, we will soon experience a major environmental disaster SA TA NAD TD SD DK

6. The so-called `environmental crisis' facing humanity has been greatly exaggerated SA TA NAD TD SD DK

7. Humans are capable of finding ways to overcome the world's environmental problems SA TA NAD TD SD DK

8. Scientists will find a solution to global warming without people having to make big changes to their lifestyles SA TA NAD TD SD DK

9. Humans were meant to rule over the rest of nature SA TA NAD TD SD DK

10. It would embarrass me if my friends thought my lifestyle was purposefully environmentally friendly SA TA NAD TD SD DK

11. Being green is an alternative lifestyle; it's not for the majority SA TA NAD TD SD DK

12. I find it hard to change my habits to be more environmentally-friendly SA TA NAD TD SD DK

13. Any changes I make to help the environment need to fit in with my lifestyle SA TA NAD TD SD DK

14. I need more information on what I could do to be more environmentally friendly SA TA NAD TD SD DK

15. I sometimes feel guilty about doing things that harm the environment SA TA NAD TD SD DK
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
16. The environment is a low priority for me compared with a lot of other things in my life

17. It's only worth doing environmentally-friendly things if they save you money SA TA NAD TD SD DK
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
18. Climate Change is beyond control - it's too late to do anything about it
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
19. The effects of climate change are too far in the future to really worry me

20. The government is doing a lot to tackle climate change SA TA NAD TD SD DK

21. If government did more to tackle climate change, I'd do more too SA TA NAD TD SD DK
22. I do worry about the changes to the countryside in the uk and the loss of native animals and plants SA TA NAD TD SD DK

23. So many people are environmentally-friendly these days, it does make a difference SA TA NAD TD SD DK

24. It's not worth me doing things to help the environment if others don't do the same SA TA NAD TD SD DK

25. It's not worth Britain trying to combat climate change, because other countries will just cancel out what we do SA TA NAD TD SD DK

26. I don't believe my behaviour and everyday lifestyle contribute to climate change SA TA NAD TD SD DK
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
27. It takes too much effort to do things that are environmentally friendly

28. I'd struggle to find the time to be any more environmentally-friendly than I am now SA TA NAD TD SD DK

D4. In your own words, what is your concept of SUSTAINABILITY?

D5. In your understanding, what is the relevance of the

allotments in the sustainable development of Sheffield?

E. Leisure and health and wellbeing perception

E1. How much do you agree with this statement? Answer using the next keys:
ST: strongly agree; TA: tend to agree; NAD: Neither agree or disagree; TD: tend to desagree; SD: strongly disagree;DK: don't know

1. The work in the allotment is an excellent exercise and it could help to improve physical and mental health.
SA TA NAD TD SD DK

2. The different activities on the allotment could help to lose weight. SA TA NAD TD SD DK

3. There are several risks of injuries involved on gardening activities and some people could be afraid to rent an allotment
for this reason.
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
4. Working in a allotment could help people being closer to nature and getting a better understanding of the natural cycles
and the environment.
SA TA NAD TD SD DK

5. The Allotment brings the opportunity of developing an alternative leisure activity. SA TA NAD TD SD DK

6. The allotment plot has the accessibility I expected to have. SA TA NAD TD SD DK

7. The process of choosing and getting a plot is fair and democratic. SA TA NAD TD SD DK

8. The facilities on the site (water supply, general maintenance, communal building, etc.) are satisfactory.

SA TA NAD TD SD DK

F. Social network and public support perception

F1. Do you know if there is an allotment association, society or group of interest working on the site? Yes No

F2. If yes, are you member of any allotment association or society? Yes No
Yes No
F3. Do you know if you get any kind of discount on inputs as a member of the association or society?

F4. How much do you agree with this statement? Answer using the next keys:
ST: strongly agree; TA: tend to agree; NAD: Neither agree or disagree; TD: tend to desagree; SD: strongly disagree;DK: don't know

1. People involved in allotment gardening could find it as an alternative space for socialising other than the typical pub.
SA TA NAD TD SD DK
2. The allotments are socially diverse and could bring the opportunity to know people from other ages and other
ethnic and cultural background. SA TA NAD TD SD DK

3.People involved in allotment gardening are more likely to improve the feeling of belonging to a
place, its traditions and culture.
SA TA NAD TD SD DK

F5. How do you perceive the level of support of official support (Sheffield City Council) and other organisations as
charities, universities and association on the following? Answer using the next keys:
AL a lot; QL quite a lot; S some; AF a few; HA hardly any; DK don't Know

1. Guidance and advice for beginners. AL QL S AF HA DK

2. Training courses. AL QL S AF HA DK

3. Promotion of activities related to allotments. AL QL S AF HA DK

4. Health and safety training for allotment gardening. AL QL S AF HA DK

F6. Please can you tell me if you could be interested on the next training courses:

1. Introduction to organic agriculture Yes No Don't know

2. Composting and organic fertilisers Yes No Don't know

3. Organic gardening techniques Yes No Don't know

4. Introduction to permaculture Yes No Don't know

5. Permaculture techniques Yes No Don't know

6. Permaculture design Yes No Don't know

7. How to cook the vegetables we grown? Yes No Don't know

F7.How many times have you been visited inspected by the allotment officer?

F8. In your understanding, what are the main priorities of improvement related to the AG for
Sheffield?

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