Table 2.
Structure of the Wetland Wanderer Tool (WWT) comprising of 2 sections (orientation and access) and 14 domains. Description of each domain is given below. *This domain was removed from the final version of the tool, see text for details. Complete final version of the Wetland Wanderer Tool is available as Supplementary Material 2
| Section | Domain | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Online Presence | Is the wetland visible in online search results? Assessors search for a wetland on their preferred search engine and try to locate webpages which promote recreation and volunteering at the wetland. This section also asks users to gather other information about the wetland such as cultural heritage status |
| Education and Outreach | Are wetland values being promoted through tours, events, and visitor centres? Are people encouraged to take part in volunteer work and citizen science activities in wetland areas? | |
| Signage | What kind of signage is in the wetland? What is the condition of this signage? | |
| Opportunities | Use of Site | Who is using the wetland and for what purpose? What activities take place at the wetland? |
| Safety and Security | Does the wetland provide a safe and secure environment for visitors? | |
| Incivilities | Are visitors to the wetland likely to experience anti-social behaviour from other visitors? Is the wetland clean or is there rubbish? | |
| Aesthetics | Does the wetland enhance visitors’ opportunity to spend time and appreciate the wetland? Are there any unpleasant noises or smells? | |
| Access | Can visitors travel to the wetland via available transport options? When they get there, can they enter the wetland? | |
| Accessibility | Is anyone excluded from the site due to physical or cognitive requirements (walking ability, language barriers, vision)? | |
| Paths and Trails | Are there paths and trails within the wetland area? What is their condition? | |
| Facilities and Amenities | What facilities and amenities are available in the wetland? What is their condition? | |
| Maintenance and Management* | Is the wetland being managed? Who is the wetland being managed by? | |
| First Nations Heritage and Values | Is the First Nations Heritage and values within the site being acknowledged? | |
| Natural Values | Are the natural values within the wetland being protected or restored? Are people being educated on the flora and fauna values of wetlands? |