Natural Resource Management and Tourism Development:

Issues of Conservation Confronting Lake Apo

(For the Tourists)
A. Biographical Data
Name Religion
Age No. of Children
Sex Male Female Monthly Income
Civil Status Single Widowed Other Sources of Income 1.
Married Live-in/Common Law 2
Educational Attainment 3.

B. Behaviors on Lake Apo

1. Is this your first time visiting the Lake Apo?

Yes No
1.1 If No, how many times have you visited this tourist destination in the past?
1- 2 times 5-6 times
3- 4 times 7-up
2. Mode of transportation?
Personal Car/Van Bus Others (please specify):______________
Motorcycle Rented Vehicle
3. Factors affecting your visit in Lake Apo?
Bio-diversity Tourism Related Facilities
Natural Beauty and Climatic Conditions Others (please specify) :______________________
4. What are the reasons why you visit Lake Apo?
Rest and relaxation Visiting relatives and friends
Sports and recreational activities Others (please specify) :______________________

5. Below are statements which refer to your attitude towards Lake Apo.
1 2 3 4
(Never) (Sometimes) (Oftentimes) (Always)
1. Do you bring your own food?
2. Do you throw your garbage in the trash bin?
3. Do you throw your garbage in the lake?
4. Do you swim in the lake?
5. Do you take pictures?
6. Do you fish in the lake?

6. Which of the following amenities have you avail?

Amenities Yes No
Cottage raft
Kayak
Canoe
Jet ski
Paddle boat

7. Kindly rate Lake Apo based on the following criteria:

1 2 3 4
Criteria
(Terrible) (Poor) (Good) (Excellent)
1. Personal Safety and Security.
2. Beauty of the Lake Apo.
3. Cleanliness of the surroundings of Lake Apo.
4. Cleanliness of the water of Lake Apo.
5. Diversity of the cultural/historical attractions (architecture, tradition and
customs…).
6. The quality of the accommodation.
7. Friendliness of the local people.
8. Opportunity for rest.
9. Accessibility (road, transportation).
10. Availability of sport and recreational activities.
11. Rate your overall experience in Lake Apo

8. This part of the questionnaire refers on how you perceive the following amenities offers in Lake Apo?
1 2 3 4
Amenities
(Cheap) (Fair) (Expensive) (Very Expensive)
1. Entrance Fee
2. Rent for overnight stay
3. Rent of the cottage raft
4. Rent of kayak
5. Rent of canoe
6. Rent of jet ski
7. Rent of paddle boat

9. Will you recommend Lake Apo to your friends?

Yes No

9.1 If Yes, why? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

9.2 If No, why? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. What can you suggest for the improvement of Lake Apo?