Values, Opinions, Beliefs, and Attitudes
National Survey on Recreation and the Environment
NATURAL RESOURCE USE: VALUES/OPINIONS
Script:
“Now I will read you 5 more statements. Please rate each statement from 1 to 5, with 1 meaning strongly disagree and 5 meaning strongly agree.”
<5 items are randomly selected for each respondent>
QVAL1 People should be more concerned about how our public lands are used.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL2 Natural resources must be preserved even if people must do without some products.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL3 Consumers should be interested in the environmental consequences of the products they purchase.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL4 I would be willing to sign a petition for an environmental cause.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL5 The whole pollution issue has never upset me too much since I feel it is somewhat overrated.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL6 I have often thought that if we could just get by with a little less there would be more left for future generations.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL7 Manufacturers should be encouraged to use recycled materials in their manufacturing and processing operations.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL8 Future generations should be as important as the current one in the decisions about public lands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL9 I would be willing to pay five dollars more each time I use public lands for recreational purposes, for example, hiking, camping, and hunting.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL10 People should urge their friends to limit their use of products made from scarce resources.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL11 I am glad there are national forests even if I never get to see them.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL12 People can think public lands are valuable even if they do not actually go there themselves.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL13 I am willing to stop buying products from companies that pollute the environment even though it might be inconvenient.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL14 I am willing to make personal sacrifices for the sake of slowing down pollution.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL15 Forests have a right to exist for their own sake, regardless of human concerns and uses.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL16 Wildlife, plants, and humans have equal rights to live and grow.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL17 Donating time or money to worthy causes is important to me.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL18 We should actively harvest more trees to meet the needs of a much larger human population.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL19 The most important role for the public lands is providing jobs and income for local people.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL20 The decision to develop resources should be based mostly on economic grounds.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL21 The main reason for maintaining resources today is so we can develop them in the future if we need to.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL22 I think that the public land managers are doing an adequate job of protecting natural resources from being over used.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL23 The primary use of forests should be for products that are useful to humans.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL24 The Federal government should subsidize the development and leasing of public lands to companies.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QVAL25 The government has better places to spend money than devoting resources to a strong conservation program.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NATIONAL FOREST USE: VALUES/OPINIONS
Script:
“Now, I will read you 10 statements that describe different values that could be emphasized in the management of our federal system of National Forests and Grasslands. Please rate each statement from 1 to 5, with 5 meaning extremely important and 1 meaning not important at all. ” (The items are to be randomized for each respondent.)
NAF1 Protect streams and other sources of clean water.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF2 Maintain national forests for future generations to use and enjoy.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF3 Provide access, facilities and services for outdoor recreation.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF4 Provide habitat and protection for abundant wildlife and fish
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF5 Provide quiet, natural places for personal renewal.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF6 Use and manage forest areas in ways that leave them natural in appearance.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF7 Emphasize planting and management of trees for an abundant timber supply.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF8 Provide access to raw materials and products for local industries and communities.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF9 Protect rare, unique, or endangered plant and animal species.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF10 Provide roads, accommodations and services to help local tourism businesses
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF11 Provide permits to ranchers for grazing of livestock such as cattle and sheep.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
NAF12 Provide information and education service about forests, their management, and the natural life in them.
Not at all Extremely
Important 1 2 3 4 5 Important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BELIEFS: FOREST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Script:
“We are interested in your opinions on the role of the Forest Service concerning activities on National Forests and Grasslands. I will read 5 statements about the role of the Forest service for you to rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning strongly disagree and 5 meaning strongly agree.”
A role of the Forest Service should be to…
<5 items are randomly selected for each respondent>
QBEL1. Expand access for motorized off-highway vehicles on National Forests and Grasslands (for example, snowmobiling, or 4-wheel driving).
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL2 Develop and maintain continuous trail systems that cross both public and private land for motorized vehicles such as snowmobiles or ATVs.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL3 Develop and maintain continuous trail systems that cross both public and private land for non-motorized recreation such as hiking or cross-country skiing.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL4 Designate some existing recreation trails on National Forests and Grasslands for specific use (for example, creating separate trails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, or for mountain biking and horseback riding).
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL5 Develop new paved roads on National Forests and Grasslands for access for cars and recreation vehicles.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL6 Designate more wilderness areas on National Forests and Grasslands that stops access for development and motorized uses.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL7 Conserve and protect National Forests and Grasslands that support water resources, such as streams, lakes, and watershed areas.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL8 Preserve the natural resources of our National Forests and Grasslands through such policies as no timber harvesting or no mining.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL9 Protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats on National Forests and Grasslands
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL10 Preserve the ability to have a ‘wilderness’ experience on national Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL11 Preserve Native American and Native Hispanic cultural uses of National Forests and Grasslands such as fire wood gathering, herb/berry/plant gathering, and ceremonial access.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL12 Provide natural resources from National Forests and Grasslands to support communities dependent on grazing, mining, or timber harvesting.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL13 Restricting mining, oil drilling, and other mineral removals on national Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL14 Restrict timber harvesting and grazing on National Forests and Grasslands
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL15 Making it easier to get permits for some established uses of public land such as mining, grazing, logging, and commercial recreation.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL16 Develop a national policy that guides national resource development of all kinds on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, the amount of timber cut or barrels of oil pumped, and the regulation of environmental impacts.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL17 Expand commercial recreation on National Forests and Grasslands (for example, ski areas, guide services, or outfitters).
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL18 Develop volunteer programs to improve National Forests and Grasslands (for example, planting trees, or improving water quality).
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL19 Develop volunteer programs to maintain trails and facilities on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, trail maintenance, or campground maintenance.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL20 Inform the public about recreation concerns on National Forests and Grasslands such as safety, trail etiquette, and respect for wildlife.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL21 Inform the public on the potential environmental impacts of all uses associated with National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL22 Inform the public on the economic value received by developing our natural resources.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL23 Encourage collaboration between groups in order to share information concerning uses of National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL24 Use public advisory committees to advise on public land management issues.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL25 Allow for diverse uses of National Forests and Grasslands such as grazing, recreation, and wildlife habitat.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL26 Make management decisions about National Forests and Grasslands at the local level rather than at the national level.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL27 Increase the total number of acres in the National Forest and Grassland system.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL28 Introduce a recreation fee to support National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL29 Increase law enforcement on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QBEL30 Trade public lands for private lands, for example, to eliminate private property within public land boundaries, or to acquire unique areas of land.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
ATTITUDES: FOREST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Script:
“We are interested in how you feel the Forest Service is doing at managing National Forests and Grasslands. I will read 5 statements on different topics for you to rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning very unfavorable and 5 meaning very favorable.
Rate how you feel the Forest Service is doing at…
<5 items are randomly selected for each respondent>
QATT1 Improve Expanding access for motorized off-highway vehicle use on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, snowmobiling or 4-wheel driving.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT2 Developing and maintaining continuous trail systems that cross both public and private land for motorized vehicles such as snowmobiles or ATVs.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT3 Developing and maintaining continuous trail systems that cross both public and private land for non-motorized recreation such as hiking or cross-country skiing.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT4 Designating some existing recreation trails for specific use (for example, creating separate trails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, or for mountain biking and horseback riding.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT5 Developing new paved roads on National Forests and Grasslands for access for cars and recreational vehicles.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT6 Designating more wilderness areas on National Forests and Grasslands that stops access for development and motorized uses.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT7 Conserving and protecting National Forests and Grasslands that support water resources, such as streams, lakes, and watershed areas
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT8 Preserving the natural resources of National Forests and Grasslands through such policies as no timber harvesting or no mining.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT9 Protecting ecosystems and wildlife habitats
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT10 Preserving the ability to have a ‘wilderness’ experience on National Forests and Grasslands
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT11 Preserving Native American and Native Hispanic cultural uses of National Forests and Grasslands such as fire wood gathering, herb/berry/plant gathering, and ceremonial access.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT12 Providing natural resources from National Forests and Grasslands to support communities dependent on grazing, timber harvesting, or mining.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT13 Restricting mining, oil drilling, and other mineral removals on National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT14 Restricting timber harvesting and grazing on National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT15 Making it easier to get permits for some established uses of National Forests and Grasslands such as grazing, logging, mining, and commercial recreation.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT16 Developing a national policy that guides natural resource development of all kinds on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, the amount of timber cut or barrels of oil pumped, and the regulation of environmental impacts.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT17 Expanding commercial recreation on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, ski areas, guide services, or outfitters.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT18 Developing volunteer programs to improve National Forests and Grasslands, for example, planting trees, improving water quality.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT19 Developing volunteer programs to maintain trails and facilities on National Forests and Grasslands, for example, trail maintenance, or campground maintenance.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT20 Informing the public about recreation concerns on National Forests and Grasslands such as safety, trail etiquette, and respect for wildlife.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT21 Informing the public on the potential environmental impacts of all uses associated with National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT22 Informing the public on the economic value received by developing our natural resources.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT23 Encouraging collaboration between groups in order to share information concerning uses of National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT24 Using public advisory committees to advise on National Forests and Grasslands management issues.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT25 Allowing for diverse uses of National Forests and Grasslands such as grazing, recreation, and wildlife habitat.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT26 Making management decisions about National Forests and Grasslands at the local level rather than at the national level.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT27 Increasing the total number of acres on the National Forests and Grasslands system.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT28 Introducing a recreation fee to support National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT29 Increasing law enforcement on National Forests and Grasslands.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
QATT30 Trading public lands for private lands, for example, to eliminate private property within public land boundaries, or to acquire unique areas of land.
Very Very
unfavorable 1 2 3 4 5 favorable
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
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File Title | Objectives and Beliefs regarding management of public lands by the Forest Service |
Author | FSDefaultUser |
Last Modified By | FSDefaultUser |
File Modified | 2008-04-02 |
File Created | 2008-02-19 |