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“Understanding and Managing Soundscapes in National Parks: Denali National Park and Preserve Visitor Use Survey”
Today we are conducting a visitor survey that includes a listening portion which directs your attention to the sounds of the park. If you are interested in participating, you will be asked to fill out a checklist to
identify sounds you heard today. This survey will be used to help the National Park Service (NPS) understand the effects of natural and human sounds in the park. This exercise is voluntary and anonymous. It will
take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Step 1: The listening portion of this survey will be led by an NPS volunteer. Remember that all sounds are included, both human and natural.
Step 2: Close your eyes and relax, and keep track of each individual sound that you heard.
Step 3: While holding your concentration, focus on the sounds you have heard. Now, please take a moment to fill out the attached sheet before speaking with other participants about what you have heard. This
exercise begins on the next page.
Step 4: Please put a √ check mark next to each sound that you heard during the exercise. If a sound is not listed, please write the sound(s) in the blank spaces (next to “Other”) provided at the bottom of the
SOUNDS column on page 3. Again, only put a √ check mark next to each sound that you actually heard during the exercise.
Step 5: Under the ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUNDS AT THIS LOCATION column, please circle one number which best describes how unacceptable or acceptable the sound was for this location in the park: The
scale is on a continuum from: - 4 as very unacceptable, - 2 as slightly unacceptable, 0 as neutral, +2 as slightly acceptable, and + 4 as very acceptable.
Step 6: Under the PERSONAL INTERPRETATION column, please circle one number which best describes how pleasing or annoying the sound was to you: The scale is on a continuum from: -4 as very
annoying, - 2 as slightly annoying, 0 as neutral, +2 as slightly pleasing, and + 4 as very pleasing.
Step 7: Under the FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SOUNDS column, please list any feelings or emotions that you associated with each of the sounds you checked√. Please only respond to
the questions corresponding to sounds you actually heard.
Examples: I felt relaxed because the stream was soothing to me.
I felt annoyed because the bird was beeping like an alarm clock.
I felt frustrated because the dog was barking when I wanted peace and quiet.
Step 8: Please answer a few questions about your visit to the park on page 4.
Step 9: Please answer a few questions about yourself and your group on pages 5 and 6.
Thank you for your participation!
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[Topic Area 4. SOUND9]
FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH SOUND
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
High wind
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Wind moving gear (e.g.
tent, etc.)
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Rivers or streams, etc.
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Rain
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Snow or sleet
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Thunder
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Avalanche/rock-fall
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Mammal, small
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Mammal, large
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Bird song/chatter
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Insect (s)
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Group of people talking
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Ranger talk
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Group activities
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Neutral
Slightly
pleasing
-4
Slightly
annoying
Very
annoying
Yes
Neutral
Very
acceptable
Very pleasing
PERSONAL INTERPRETATION OF THIS
SOUND
Wind
DID YOU
HEAR
THIS
SOUND?
Slightly
acceptable
Very
unacceptable
Slightly
unacceptable
ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUND AT THIS
LOCATION
SOUNDS
2
FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH SOUND
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Climbing gear sounds
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Camera
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Cell phone/2-way Radio
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Other electronic device
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Aircraft, Unknown
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Aircraft, Jet
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Aircraft, Propeller
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Aircraft, Helicopter
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Vehicle
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Shuttle bus
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Train
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Bicycle
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Grounds Care
(maintenance, etc.)
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Other:
Yes
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
Neutral
Slightly
pleasing
-4
Slightly
annoying
Very
annoying
Yes
Neutral
Very
acceptable
Very pleasing
PERSONAL INTERPRETATION OF THIS
SOUND
Walking sounds
DID YOU
HEAR
THIS
SOUND?
Slightly
acceptable
Very
unacceptable
Slightly
unacceptable
ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUND AT THIS
LOCATION
SOUNDS
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1. Visitors have different reasons for visiting Denali. How important to you was each of the following reasons for your visit? (Check one box for each item)
[Topic 4. VARIATION PREF1]
Not important
at all
Slightly
important
Moderately
important
Very
important
Extremely
important
Experience solitude
Spend time with family/friends
Get some exercise
Experience the sounds of nature
Experience a sense of connection with nature
Enjoy peace and quiet
Experience a sense of challenge
Appreciate the scenic beauty
2. Please indicate how your experience of each of the following items during your visit compared with your expectations. (Check one box for each item)
[Topic Area 6 – Individual Perceptions of their Park Experiences]
How did it compare to your expectations?
A lot less than Less than
About as
More than
expected
expected
expected
expected
I had no
expectation
Number of people you saw while hiking
A lot more
than expected
Amount of time during the trip you heard aircraft
Opportunity to view wildlife
Opportunity to experience sounds of nature
Amount of time during the trip you heard vehicles
3. How satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the opportunity to experience the natural quiet and sounds of nature during your visit? (Circle one)
[Topic Area 6 – Individual Perceptions of their Park Experiences]
-4
Extremely
-3
-2
Very
Moderately
Dissatisfied
-1
Slightly
0
Neither
dissatisfied
nor satisfied
1
Slightly
2
3
Moderately Very
Satisfied
4
Extremely
4
b) If YES, what type of larger group were you and your personal group part of? (Check one)
4. a) Have you ever visited Denali National Park and Preserve? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1. VISITHIS1]
Yes
[Topic Area 1. VARIATION GR6]
No Skip to Question 5
b) Including today, approximately how many times have you visited Denali?
[Topic Area 1. VARIATION VISITHIS3]
School/ educational group
Commercial guided tour group
Family reunion group
History club/ elder hostel
Other organized group (such as business group, scout group, etc.)
c) How many people in total were in this larger group?
Approximate number of visits: __________
[Topic Area 1 – Individual Characteristics]
c) Approximately how long did you visit Denali?
Approximate number of people: __________
[Topic Area 3. VARIATION TRIPC11]
7.
Today only
4 – 7 Days
12 – 14 Days
2 – 3 Days
8 – 11 Days
More than 2 Weeks
[Topic Area 3. VARIATION ACT23]
5. a) On this visit, what kind of personal group were you with? Please mark one. Your personal
group is anyone you were visiting the park with, such as spouse, family, friends, etc. This
does not include larger groups, such as school, church, scouts, or tours.
[Topic Area 1. VARIATION GR5]
8.
Family
Alone
Family and friends
Friends
Other (Please specify): __________________________________
b) On this visit, how many people were in your personal group, including yourself?
[Topic Area 1. GR3]
Which of the following was your primary activity during your visit to Denali?
(Check one)
Day hiking
Backpacking
Camping
Mountaineering
Wildlife viewing
Other: _____________________
What was your primary destination during your visit to Denali?
[Topic Area 3 – Individual Activities and Uses of Park Resources]
_________________________________
9.
Which of the following was your primary mode of transportation while in Denali?
(Check one)
[Topic Area 3 – Individual Activities and Uses of Park Resources]
Approximate number of people: __________
6. a) Were you and your personal group part of a larger group? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1. VARIATION GR6 – with accompanying Q7]
Yes
Hiked
Bicycle
Park Shuttle Bus
Personal vehicle
Airplane
Other: _____________________
No Skip to Question 7
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10.
What is your gender? (Check one)
16.
[Topic Area 1. GEND2]
Male
11.
In what year were you born?
Female
Year born: ______________________
[Topic Area 1. AGE1]
12.
Is your primary residence in the United States? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1. VARIATION RES2]
13.
14.
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Thank you for your participation.
Yes (What is your zip code? ______________________ )
No (What country do you live in? ____________________________ )
How would you describe your primary residence or community? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1 – Individual Characteristics]
What is your race? (Check one or more)
[Topic Area 1. RACE/ETH3]
Large city with 250,000 or more people
City with 100,000 to 249,999 people
City with 50,000 to 99,999 people
Small city with 25,000 to 49,999 people
Town with 10,000 to 24,999 people
Town with 5,000 to 9,999 people
Small town with < 5,000 people
A farm or rural area
PRIVACY ACT and PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT Statement:
16 U.S.C. 1a-7 authorizes collection of this information. This information will be used by park managers
to better serve the public. Response to this request is voluntary. No action may be taken against you for
refusing to supply the information requested. Permanent data will be anonymous. An agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public reporting for this form is estimated to average 15
minutes per response. Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to:
Barbara Samora, Natural Resource Manager, Mount Rainier National Park, 55210 238th Avenue East,
Ashford, WA 98304, Barbara_Samora@nps.gov
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1. ED2]
15.
Less than high school
High school
Vocational/trade school certificate
Some college
Two-year college degree
Four-year college degree
Graduate degree
Are you Hispanic or Latino? (Check one)
[Topic Area 1. RACE/ETH1]
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
OMB Control Number: 1024-0224
Current Expiration Date: 6/30/2011
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | Attachment 1 |
| Author | Ericka |
| File Modified | 2011-04-04 |
| File Created | 2011-02-24 |