Cover Letter - Non-response questionnaire

[Nonresponse cover letter]
DATE
«Name»
«Address»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «Name»:
Over the last several weeks I wrote to you asking about your thoughts and
opinions on wildfire protection in your community.
First, thanks for your patience. This is the last letter you will receive from us.
Here’s why I am asking for your help one last time: We have mailed several
letters to you and others in your community to try to increase the number of
people who respond to this survey. We have enclosed a much shorter
questionnaire that will help us find out whether or not those who completed
the longer survey have different opinions from those who did not. This is very
important so that we can determine if those who responded accurately
represent your community.
We hope to hear from you even if you feel you don’t have any special
knowledge about or interest in forest fires and forest management.
Please have any adult who lives in your household complete the survey.
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. You indicate
your voluntary agreement to participate by completing and returning this
survey; however, you are under no obligation to participate in this survey
This survey is part of a research project designed to help local officials
understand the public’s views on wildland fire management so they can
improve fire management programs. This research is funded by the Joint
Fire Science Program and the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research
Station.
If you have any questions about this project, please call Dr. Christine Vogt,
Associate Professor at MSU: (517) 432-0318 or contact her at
[email protected]. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Christine A. Vogt, PhD
Michigan State University
[email protected]
Enclosures: survey, postage paid envelope