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This document includes the questions for each survey module that will appear in versions 4 through 10 of NSRE 2007. See Table 1 of the Supporting Statement Part A document for a matrix that shows which modules appeared in the versions 1 through 3 and that will appear in versions 4 through 10. Modules of questions include:
· Participation in recreation activities in the past 12 months
· Annual days of participation in a subset of the full list of recreation activities
· Coastal states that are destinations for saltwater recreation activities
· Demographics
· Demographics for people refusing to answer questions as check for non-response bias
· Knowledge of Forest Service management and policies
· Knowledge and preferences for wilderness and wildland areas
· Constraints to participation in recreational activities
· Private land ownership and access for various segments of the population for outdoor recreation
· Public attitudes toward fees on federal and other public lands and how fee revenues should be used
· Marine Boating
· Objectives and Beliefs regarding management of public lands by the Forest Service
· Fresh water recreation – last trip
Participation in recreation activities in the past 12 months
(Included within this module are questions in the order they are asked of qualifying respondents: Annual days of participation, and coastal states that are destinations for saltwater recreation activities)
[Note: Not all respondents are asked all questions listed. Qualifying screening questions are embedded and the CATI system routes different respondents through different paths of questioning so the average minutes does not exceed 10 minutes.]
I would like you to think about the outdoor recreation activities you took part in during the past 12 months. Include any outdoor activities you did around the home, on vacations, trips, or any other time. We are interested in a wide range of outdoor activities from walking, bicycling, and birdwatching to camping, boating, skiing, and so forth. To begin, during the past 12 months did you go running or jogging?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q18 ... did you play golf?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q19 ... did you play tennis outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q20 ... did you participate in any outdoor team sports?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No [SKIP TO Q27] 9. Refused
Q21 ... did you play baseball?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q22 ... did you play softball?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q23 ... did you play football?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q24 ... did you play basketball outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q25 ... did you play soccer outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q26 ... did you play volleyball outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q27 ... did you play games such as handball, racquetball, or squash outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q28 During the past 12 months, did you do any type of bicycling for fun or exercise?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q38> 9. Refused
Q36 Did any of your bicycling occur on back-country roads, trails, or cross country, riding a mountain bike or hybrid bike?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q36a On how many different days did you go mountain biking? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q37 ...Did you go rollerblading or inline skating?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q38 Did you go horseback riding or do other equestrian activities?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q45> 9. Refused
Q38a On how many different days did you go horseback or do other equestrian activities? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q42 Was any of your horseback riding done on trails, back roads, or cross country?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q45 Did you go picnicking?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q45a On how many different days did you go picnicking? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q51 Did you go to a gathering of family or friends in an outdoor area away from a home?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q51a On how many different days did you go a gathering of family or friends in an outdoor area way from home? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q57 During the past 12 months did you participate in yard games such as horseshoes, croquet,
or frisbee?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q58 Did you visit an outdoor nature center, a nature trail, a visitor center, or a zoo?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q68> 9. Refused
Q58a On how many different days did you visit an outdoor center, a nature trail, a visitor, or a zoo? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q68 Did you visit prehistoric structures, or archaeological sites?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q74> 9. Refused
Q68a On how many different days did you visit an prehistoric structure, or archaeological site? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q74 Did you visit any historic sites, buildings, or monuments?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q80> 9. Refused
Q74a On how many different days did you visit an historic site, building, or monument? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q63 ... did you attend outdoor concerts, plays, or other outdoor performances?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q67 ... did you attend outdoor sports events?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q80 Did you go walking for exercise or pleasure?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q80a On how many different days did go walking for exercise or pleasure? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q83 Did you go day hiking?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q83a On how many different days did go day hiking? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q90 Did you go orienteering? <Orienteering is a cross-country race in which each participant uses a map and compass to navigate his/her way between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course.>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q90a On how many different days did go orienteering? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q92 Did you visit a farm or other agricultural setting for recreation in the past 12 months? For example, to view rural scenery, to watch farmyard activities, to pick apples, etc.
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
<If respondent seems hesitant : "Other examples include buying fresh produce at a farm, taking a hayride, cutting a Christmas tree, and learning about agriculture.">
Q92a On how many different days did you a farm or other agricultural setting? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q93 Did you go backpacking on trails or cross country?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q93a On how many different days did go backpacking on trails or cross country? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q101 Did you camp at developed sites with facilities such as tables and toilets?
<Developed sites are areas with improved roads, campsites and water taps, and sometimes with utility hookups, flush toilets, showers, stores, or laundry facilities>.
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q101a On how many different days did you camp at developed sites? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q109 Did you camp at a primitive site without facilities?
<A primitive site is one you can drive into, but which has no improved roads, water taps, utility hookups, flush toilets, showers, stores, or laundry facilities>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q109a On how many different days did you camp at primitive sites? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q118 Did go mountain climbing? (mountain climbing is technical climbing that involves the use of specialized equipment as well as the challenges of weather and altitude, and where the goal is to reach a summit.)
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q118a On how many different days did go mountain climbing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q124 Did you go rock climbing? (technical climbing that involves the use of specialized equipment to move up a 'route' on a rock wall or face.)
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q124a On how many different days did go rock climbing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q130 Did you go caving?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q130a On how many different days did go caving? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q131 Did you visit a wilderness or other primitive, roadless area?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q131a On how many different days did you visit an wilderness or other primitive, roadless area? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q134 During the past 12 months, did you gather mushrooms, berries, firewood, or other natural products?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q135> 9. Refused
Q134a On how many different days did you gather mushrooms, berries, firewood, or other natural products? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q135 Did you do any home gardening or landscaping for pleasure?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q136 During the past 12 months, did you view, identify, or photograph birds ?
1. Yes 8 Don’t know
2 NO <go to Q148> 9 Refused
Q136a. On how many different days did you view, identify or photograph birds?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q136b Did you view, identify, or photograph birds around water?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q148> 9. Refused
Q136c In freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q148>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know <go to Q148>
9. Refused <go to Q148>
Q136d In what States did you view, identify, or photograph birds in a saltwater surrounding ?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES
(Variables Q136d_1 through Q136d_5)
Q136e Of the <number> days you viewed, identified, or photographed birds in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q136e_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q136e_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q136e_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q136e_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q136e_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q142 During the past 12 months did you view, identify, or photograph wildlife besides birds for example, deer, bears, snakes, butterflies, turtles?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q148> 9. Refused
Q142a. On how many different days did you view, identify, or photograph any wildlife besides birds?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q142b. Did you view, identify, or photograph wildlife besides birds around water?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q148> 9. Refused
Q142c. In freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q148>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q142d In what States did you view, identify or photograph wildlife besides birds in a saltwater surrounding ?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q142d_1 through Q142d_5)
Q142e Of the <number> days you viewed, identified or photographed wildlife besides birds in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q142e_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q142e_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q142e_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q142e_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q142e_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q148 Did you view, identify, or photograph salt or freshwater fish?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q151 During the past 12 months did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q154> 9. Refused
Q151b. On how many different days did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q151c. Did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation around water?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q154> 9. Refused
Q151d. Did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation in freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q154>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q151e. In what States did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation in a saltwater surrounding ?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q151e_1 through Q151e_5)
Q151f. Of the <number> days you viewed, identified, or photographed wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q151f_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q151f_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q151f_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q151f_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q151f_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q154 During the past 12 months did you view or photograph natural scenery?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q154a On how many different days did you view or photography natural scenery? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q154a Did you take any special excursions or tours in an ocean, bay, gulf or inlet?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q152 Did you go hunting during the past 12 months?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO < go to Q202> 9. Refused
Q153 Did you hunt big game? <Does not include birds.>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO < go to Q159> 9. Refused
Q153a. On how many different days did you go big game hunting?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q159 Did you hunt small game?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO < go to Q165> 9. Refused
Q159a. On how many different days did you go small game hunting?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q165 Did you hunt waterfowl such as ducks or geese?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO < go to Q202> 9. Refused
Q165a. On how many different days did you hunt waterfowl such as ducks or geese?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q165b. Did you hunt waterfowl in freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q171>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q165c In what States did you hunt waterfowl in a saltwater surrounding?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q165c_1 through Q165c_5)
Q165d Of the <number> days you hunted waterfowl in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q165d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q165d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q165d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q165d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q165d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q171 Did you do any winter activities such as ice skating, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding in the past 12 months?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q202> 9. Refused
Q172 ... did you go ice skating outdoors?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q202> 9. Refused
Q174 Did you go downhill skiing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q174a On how many different days did go downhill skiing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q173 Did you go snowboarding?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q173a On how many different days did go snowboarding? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q180 Did you go cross-country skiing or ski touring?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q180a On how many different days did go cross-country skiing or ski touring? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q189 Did you go snowmobiling?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q139a On how many different days did go snowmobiling? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q195 ... did you go sledding?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q195a ... did you go snowshoeing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q195b. On how many different days did you go snowshoeing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q202 During the past 12 months, did you go sightseeing, driving for pleasure, or driving ATVs or motorcycles?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q203 Did you go sightseeing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q207> 9. Refused
Q203a On how many different days did go sightseeing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q207 Did you go driving for pleasure on country roads or in a park, forest, or other natural setting?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q197> 9. Refused
Q207a On how many different days did go driving for pleasure? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q197 Did you drive off-road for recreation using a 4-wheel drive, ATV, or motorcycle?
<Off-road is defined as off of paved or gravel roads. ATV stands for “All Terrain Vehicle”.>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q221> 9. Refused
Q197a On how many different days did you drive off-road? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q221 During the past 12 months did you go fishing in either fresh or saltwater?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q256> 9. Refused
Q222 Did you go freshwater fishing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No <go to Q241> 9. Refused
Q234 Did you go fishing in cold water such as mountain rivers, lakes, or streams for trout?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q234a On how many different days did go fishing in cold water? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q240 ... did you go ice fishing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q228 Did you go fishing in warm water rivers, lakes, or streams for bass, bream, catfish, pike, walleye, crappie, or perch?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q228a On how many different days did go fishing in warm water? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q241 Did you go saltwater fishing?
1. Yes
2. NO <go to Q256 if Q222=2; else if Q222=1 go to Q247>
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q241a. On how many different days did you go saltwater fishing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q241b. In what States did you go saltwater fishing?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q241b_1 through Q241b_5)
Q241c. Of the <number> days you went saltwater fishing, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q241c_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q241c_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q241c_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q241c_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q241c_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q247 Did you go fishing for ocean-to-freshwater migratory fish such salmon, shad, or steelhead trout?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q247a On how many different days did go fishing for ocean-to-freshwater migratory fish? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q256 During the past 12 months did you go sailing, motor boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, surfing, sailboarding, or any other form of boating?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q319> 9. Refused
Q257 Did you go sailing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q266> 9. Refused
Q257a. On how many different days did you go sailing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q257b. Did you go sailing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q266>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q257c. In what States did you go sailing in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q257c_1 through Q257c_5)
Q257d. Of the <number> days you went sailing in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q257d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q257d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q257d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q257d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q257d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q266 Did you go canoeing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q272> 9. Refused
Q126a On how many different days did go canoeing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q266b. Did you go canoeing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q272>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q266c. In what States did you go canoeing in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q266c_1 through Q266c_5)
Q272 Did you go kayaking?
1. Yes
2. NO <go to Q278, else go to Q278 (if Q266=yes and if Q272=no)>
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q272a. On how many different days did you go kayaking?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q272b. Did you go kayaking in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q278>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q273c. In what States did you go kayaking in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q273c_1 through Q273c_5)
Q278 Did you go rowing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q290> 9. Refused
Q278a. On how many different days did you go rowing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q278b. Did you go rowing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q290>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q278c. In what States did you go rowing in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q278c_1 through Q278c_5)
Q290 Did you go motorboating?
<Does not include personal watercraft.>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q296> 9. Refused
Q290a. On how many different days did you go motorboating?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q290b. Did you go motorboating in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q296>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q290c. In what States did you go motorboating in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q290c_1 through Q290c_5)
Q290d Of the <number> days you went motorboating in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q290d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q290d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q290d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q290d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q290d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q296 Did you go waterskiing?
<Includes kneeboarding, barefooting, or similar activities like being pulled on a tube.>
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q302> 9. Refused
Q296a. On how many different days did you go waterskiing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q296b. Did you go waterskiing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q302>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q296c. In what States did you go waterskiing in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q296c_1 through Q296c_5)
Q296d Of the <number> days you went waterskiing in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q296d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q296d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q296d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q296d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q296d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q302 Did you go boating using a personal watercraft such as jet skis, wave runners, etc.?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q284> 9. Refused
Q302a. On how many different days did you go boating using a personal watercraft?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q302b. Did you go boating using a personal watercraft in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q284>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q302c. In what States did you go boating using a personal watercraft in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q302c_1 through Q302c_5)
Q302d. Of the <number> days you went boating using a personal watercraft in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q302d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q302d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q302d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q302d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q302d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q284 Did you go rafting, tubing, or any other type of floating on rivers or other flowing water?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO 9. Refused
Q284a On how many different days did go raft, tubing or floating? <count any part of a day as a whole day>
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q308 Did you go sailboarding or windsurfing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q314> 9. Refused
Q308a. On how many different days did you go sailboarding or windsurfing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q308b. Did you go sailboarding or windsurfing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q314>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q308c. In what States did you go sailboarding or windsurfing in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q308c_1 through Q308c_5)
Q308d. Of the <number> days you went sailboarding or windsurfing in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q308d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q308d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q308d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q308d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q308d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q314 Did you go surfing?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q319> 9. Refused
Q314a. On how many different days did you go surfing?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q314b. In what States did you go surfing?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q314b_1 through Q314b_5)
Q314c. Of the <number> days you went surfing, how many days were spent in <state>?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q314c_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q314c_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q314c_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q314c_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q314c_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q319 During the past 12 months, did you go swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, or visit a beach or other waterside area?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q542a_1> 9. Refused
Q320 Did you go swimming in an outdoor pool?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q326> 9. Refused
Q320a. On how many different days did you go swimming in an outdoor pool?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q326 Did you go swimming in streams, lakes, ponds, or the ocean?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q332> 9. Refused
Q326a. On how many different days did you go swimming in streams, lakes, ponds, or the ocean?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q326b. Was your swimming in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q332>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q326c. In what States did you go swimming in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q326c_1 through Q326c_5)
Q326d. Of the <number> days you went swimming in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q326d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q326d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q326d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q326d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q326d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q332 During the past 12 months did you go snorkeling?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q337> 9. Refused
Q332a. On how many different days did you go snorkeling?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q332b. Was your snorkeling in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q337>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q332c. In what States did you go snorkeling in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q332c_1 through Q332c_5)
Q332d. Of the <number> days you went snorkeling in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q332d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q332d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q332d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q332d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q332d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q337 During the past 12 months did you go scuba diving?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q209> 9. Refused
Q337a. On how many different days did you go scuba diving?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q337b. Was your scuba diving in freshwater, saltwater, or both?
<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q209>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q337c. In what States did you go scuba diving in saltwater?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q337c_1 through Q337c_5)
Q337d. Of the <number> days you went scuba diving in saltwater, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q337d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q337d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q337d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q337d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q337d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q209 During the past 12 months did you visit beaches for any outdoor recreation activities?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO <go to Q211> 9. Refused
Q209a. On how many different days did you visit beaches?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q209b. Did you visit beaches in freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q211>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q209c In what States did you visit beaches in a saltwater surrounding?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q209c_1 through Q209c_5)
Q209d Of the <number> days you visited beaches in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state> ?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q209d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q209d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q209d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q209d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q209d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Q211 During the past 12 months, did you visit a waterside other than a beach for recreation activities?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. NO < go to Q542a_1> 9. Refused
Q211a. On how many different days did you visit a waterside other than beaches?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q211b. Did you visit watersides other than beaches in freshwater or saltwater surroundings or both?
<For saltwater surroundings, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>
1. FRESHWATER <go to Q542a_1>
2. SALTWATER
3. BOTH
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q211c. In what States did you visit watersides other than beaches in a saltwater surrounding?
ENTER 2-digit FIPS code FOR UP TO 5 STATES.
(Variables Q211c_1 through Q211c_5)
Q211d. Of the <number> days you visited watersides other than beaches in a saltwater surrounding, how many days were spent in <state>?
<question is repeated for each state given in previous question>
Q211d_1 State 1: ENTER RESPONSE
Q211d_2 State 2: ENTER RESPONSE
Q211d_3 State 3: ENTER RESPONSE
Q211d_4 State 4: ENTER RESPONSE
Q211d_5 State 5: ENTER RESPONSE
Demographics
FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES, I NEED TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL.
Q560 What is your zip code?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q567 What is your age?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q569 Record sex <ask only if unsure>
1. Male 8. Don’t know
2. Female 9. Refused
Q569a Are you?
1. Hispanic or Latino? 8. Don’t know
2. Not Hispanic or Latino <go to Q570> 9. Refused
Q572 Which best describes your ethnic origin?
1 Mexican 5 Other
2 Puerto Rican 8 Don't know
3 Cuban 9 Refused
4 South or Central American
Q570 Race? <respondents may select more than one race>
American Indian or Alaska Native <go to Q571b> 8. Don’t know
Asian <go to Q571> 9. Refused
Black or African American <go to Q571b>
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <go to Q571a>
White <go to Q571b>
Q571 As an Asian, which of the following best described your ethnic origin?
1 Chinese 6 Asian Indian
2 Filipino 7 Other
3 Korean 8 Don't know
4 Vietnamese 9 Refused
5 Japanese
Q571a As an Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, which of the following best describes your ethnic origin?
1 Hawaiian 7 Other
2 Samoan 8 Don't know
3 Guamanian 9 Refused
Q571b Were you born in the United States?
1. Yes
2. No, but an American citizen born in another country
3. No <go to Q571c>
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q571b_1 As a child, did you primarily live in the:
1. Western part of the US
2. Midwest part of the US or
3. Eastern part of the US?
6. Grew up out of the country
7. Moved around a lot
8. Don’t know
9. Refused
Q571b_2 Did you grow up in a rural, suburban, or urban area?
1. Rural 8. Don’t know
2. Urban 9. Refused
3. Suburban
Q571c What year did you come to live in the United States?
A. ENTER RESPONSE **** <go to Q573>
-98. Don’t know <go to Q573>
-99. Refused <go to Q573>
Q573 What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?
1. 8th grade or less
2. 9th - 11th grade
3. High school graduate or GED
4. Some college <or technical/trade school>, but have not yet graduated
5. Associate’s <or technical/trade school> degree (AA or AS)
6. Bachelor's degree (BA, AB, BS)
7. Master’s degree
8. Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, JD)
9. Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD)
10. Other
11. Don’t know
12. Refused
Q574 Are you currently employed?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know <go to Q576>
2. No <go to Q576> 9. Refused <go to Q576>
Q575a How many hours per week do you work?
A. ENTER RESPONSE **** <if response is > or = 40, go to Q593a2>
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Which of the following describes you? <may answer more than one>
Q576 Retired
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q577 Student
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q578 Full-time homemaker
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q593a2 Finally, I would like to ask about your annual income for last year. Would you be willing to tell us either your total family annual income to the nearest $1000 or the range your income was in?
1 Tell actual income
2 Give range <go to Q593B>
8 Don't know <go to Q600>
9 Refused/would give neither <go to Q600>
Q593A Counting all sources, such as wages, salaries, dividends, rents, royalties, etc., what was your total family income before taxes to the nearest $1,000?
A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****<go to Q600>
-98. Don’t know <go to Q600>
-99. Refused <go to Q600>
Q593b Counting all sources, such as wages, salaries, dividends, rents, royalties, etc., in what range was your annual TOTAL FAMILY income before taxes:
1. $4,999 or less
2. $5,000 to $9,999
3. $10,000 to $14,999
4. $15,000 to $19,999
5. $20,000 to $24,999
6. $25,000 to $34,999
7. $35,000 to $49,999
8. $50,000 to $74,999
9. $75,000 to $99,999
10. $100,000 to 149,999
11. $150,000 or more
12. Don’t know
13. Refused
Demographics for people refusing to answer questions as check for non-response bias
Q594. So that I may complete my report on calls I make, can I ask you two quick questions?
1 Yes
2 No –> end of interview
Q594a. In the past 12 months, did you participate in any kind of outdoor recreation, from walking or birdwatching around your home to activities like camping, fishing, or swimming?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Q596. What is your age?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Q598. Thank you very much for your time. Good Bye!
[RECORD GENDER]
1 MALE
2 FEMALE
8 DON'T KNOW
Knowledge of Forest Service management and policies
We are interested in how familiar you are with the responsibilities of the United States Forest Service. Based on your knowledge of the Forest Service, please tell me if you think each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE, or if you don't know.
FS1 The Forest Service regulates fishing and hunting seasons
1. True 8. Don’t know
2. False 9. Refused
FS2 The Forest Service has Smoky Bear as its mascot.
1. True 8. Don’t know
2. False 9. Refused
FS3 The Forest Service enforces the Endangered Species Act.
1. True 8. Don’t know
2. False 9. Refused
FS4 The Forest Service manages national forests for recreation, timber, and water.
1. True 8. Don’t know
2. False 9. Refused
FS5 The Forest Service provides visitor information and protects wildlife in National Parks.
1. True 8. Don’t know
2. False 9. Refused
Knowledge and preferences for wilderness and wildland areas
Interviewer Read--The Wilderness Act of 1964 allows Congress to preserve certain federal lands in their wild condition. These lands cannot be used for purposes such as timber harvesting, developing ski resorts, or highways. To date, the Congress has added 625 areas to this National Wilderness Preservation System to protect wildlife, scenery, water, and recreation opportunities, and to keep these areas wild and natural.
WILD279 Were you aware that the Congress established this National Wilderness Preservation System?
1. Yes 8. Don’t Know
2. No 9. Refused
WILD280 Have you ever taken a trip to visit an area you knew for sure was one of the 625 designated Wilderness Areas?
1. Yes 8. Don’t Know <go to WILD282>
2. No <go to WILD282> 9. Refused <go to WILD282>
WILD280a Did you visit one of these designated Wilderness Areas in the last 12 months?
1. Yes 8. Don’t Know
2. No 9. Refused
WILD282 Do you think the amount of land the Congress has designated as wilderness is not enough, about the right amount, or too much.
1. Not enough
2. About the right amount
3. Too much
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
Interviewer read–Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following three statements:
WILD282c It has been documented that air pollution from power plants and industry obstructs views of wilderness scenery. Companies should be required to clean up their air pollution, even if it meant you might pay more for electricity or consumer products.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t Know
Refused
WILD282d The agencies which manage wilderness should limit the number of visitors if a wilderness area frequently gets crowded with people.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD282e The agencies which manage wilderness should limit the number of visitors if the area’s natural resources such as streams, wildlife or vegetation are being harmed.
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Disagree
Strongly disagree
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
Interviewer Read--Wilderness areas provide a variety of benefits for different people. For each benefit I read, please tell me whether it is extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all to you.
WILD283 Protecting water quality
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD284 Knowing that future generations will have wilderness areas
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD285 Providing recreation opportunities
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD286 Protecting wildlife habitat
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD287 Providing spiritual inspiration
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD288 Preserving natural areas for scientific study
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD289 Preserving unique wild plants and animals
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD290 Knowing that in the future I will have the option to visit a Wilderness area or primitive area of my choice
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD291 Protecting air quality
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD292 Providing income for the tourist industry
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD293 Protecting rare and endangered species
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD294 Providing scenic beauty
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
WILD295 Just knowing that Wilderness and primitive areas exist
1. Extremely Important
2. Very Important
3. Moderately Important
4. Slightly Important
5. Not Important at all
8. Don’t Know
9. Refused
Constraints to participation in recreational activities
Interviewer Read: Following is a list of reasons why people might not participate in outdoor activities as often as they would like. As I read each reason, please indicate by a "yes" or "no" whether it is a reason that keeps you from participating more in your favorite activity.
Q543a not enough time because of my job and long hours of work
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q543b not enough time because of family, childcare or other in-the-home obligations
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q543c not enough time because of volunteer work or other outside obligations
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q544 not enough money
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q545 personal health reasons
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q546 no one to do activities with
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q547 inadequate transportation
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q548 crowded activity areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q549 personal safety problems in activity areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q550 inadequate facilities in activity areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q551 poorly maintained activity areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q552 pollution problems in activity areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q553 inadequate information on places to do activities
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q554 I have a physically limiting condition and do not have the assistance or equipment needed for the activities
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q555 a member of my household has a disability that limits my participation in outdoor recreation
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q556 outdoor pests, such as mosquitos, chiggers, or ticks.
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q556a I feel unwelcome or uncomfortable at many outdoor recreation areas because of who I am
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q556b I can't understand the language on signs or as spoken at many outdoor recreation areas
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q556c I am uncomfortable because sometimes I feel afraid in forest or other natural settings
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q557 Are there any other reasons why you might not participate in outdoor activities as often as you would like?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q557_1 What are those reasons? (Open-end - record up to three)
Q557a Are there outdoor activities that you especially would like to participate in, but are unable to?
1. Yes 8. Don’t know
2. No 9. Refused
Q557b_1 What are those activities?
Q557b_1 (1st activity - use activity list for codes)
Q557b_2 (2nd activity)
Q557b_3 (3rd activity)
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
Q557c Why are you unable to participate in those activities? (Open-end - record up to three)
Private land ownership and access for various segments of the population for outdoor recreation
PRVLND4 The following few questions ask about rural land outside town or city limits.
Do you or anyone else living in your household own any parcels of land in rural areas, outside town or city limits, including your current residence, that are 5 or more acres in size?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No (SKIPTO Q560) 9 Refused
Note: meaning land in rural areas, not land in suburbs just outside of the city
Parcel is a tract or plot of land.
PRVLND4a Who currently living in your household owns rural property?
Yourself, individually or jointly with someone else
PRVLND4b Your spouse individually, you are not a co-owner.
PRVLND4c Mother
PRVLND4d Father
PRVLND4e Other household members (related or not).
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
IF (PRVLND4a = 1 and PRVLND4e >= 2) SKIPTO PRVLND6
IF (PRVLND4a = 1 & PRVLND4e = 1) SKIPTO PRVLND5
IF (PRVLND4a ne 1 & PRVLND4e = 1) SKIPTO PRVLND5
IF (PRVLND4a >= 2 & PRVLND4e >=2) SKIPTO Q560
PRVLND5 Besides you, your spouse, or your parents, how many others living in your household own rural property?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF (PRVLND4a ne 1) SKIPTO Q560
PRVLND6 How many parcels of rural land of 5 or more acres do you own or co-own?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF (PRVLND6 = 1) SKIPTO PRVLND7a
IF (PRVLND6 ne 1) SKIPTO RANDP8
PRVLND7a How many acres are there in that parcel you own?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
SKIPTO PRVLND8a
PRVLND7b Thinking about those parcels, how many acres are in the parcel you most recently acquired/have owned the longest?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
REMEMBER: ONLY ASKING ABOUT PARCELS 5 ACRES OR MORE IN SIZE
IF, BY CHANCE, ALL WERE ACQUIRED AT THE SAME TIME, HAVE THEM PICK THE PARCEL NEAREST TO THEM.
PRVLND8 The rest of my questions about your rural land will concern only that parcel of acres that you most recently acquired/have owned the longest?
PRVLND8a Do you currently live on this parcel of land 9 or more months of the year?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
PRVLND9 How many years have you owned the acre parcel?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND10 Which is more important to you in the way you use your acre parcel:
1 Improving natural conditions of the land, such as wildlife, water or natural beauty, or
2 Making money?
8 Don't know
9 Refused
IF (PRVLND10 = 1) SKIPTO PRVLND11
IF (PRVLND10 = 2) SKIPTO PRVLND12
IF (PRVLND10 >= 8) SKIPTO PRVLND13
PRVLND11 In addition to improving the natural conditions of your land, do you also use and manage your land to make money?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
SKIPTO PRVLND13
PRVLND12 In addition to using your land to make money, do you also work to improve its natural conditions such as water, natural beauty, and wildlife?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
SKIPTO PRVLND13
PRVLND13 Including yourself or anyone else, how many acres of your acre parcel are available for recreational uses, such as camping, hiking, or hunting?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF (PRVLND13 <= 0) SKIPTO PRVLND21
PRVLND14 How many acres of your land are available for recreational use ONLY by you or members of your household?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND15 How many acres of your land do you lease to other people?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND16 On average during a year, how many times do you estimate your land is used for recreation, including your visits?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND17 Approximately how many miles of maintained roads are there within that part of your land available for recreation?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND18 Approximately how many miles of maintained trails are there within that part of your land available for recreation?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND19 Do you have a cabin, campsite or other developed site for staying overnight on that part of your land available for recreation?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
PRVLND20 Besides a developed site for staying overnight, do you have any other sites or facilities for recreation, such as a picnic site, swimming place, or boat launch?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
PRVLND21 Have you officially designated any portion of your acres for protection, such as a conservation easement through local or state government agency or through a private organization?
1 Yes 8 Don’t know
2 No 9 Refused
IF (PRVLND21 <> 1) SKIPTO PRVLND24
PRVLND22 How many acres of your acres have you officially designated for protection with a local or state government agency?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND23 How many acres of your acres have you designated for protection with a private organization or association?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND24 How many acres of your acre parcel are cultivated for crops, including hay?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND25 How many acres are open, unforested range land, both grazed and ungrazed?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
PRVLND26 How many acres are forest or woodland?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF (PRVLND26 = 0) SKIPTO Q560
PRVLND27 Now thinking only about that portion of your acre parcel that is forest, how many acres are available for recreational uses?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
Public attitudes toward fees on federal and other public lands and how fee revenues should be used
FEES1 In your opinion, how should we pay for recreation facilities and services on federal lands such as national forests?
1 Ask the people who use these facilities and services to pay enough fees to cover the costs.
2 Use general tax funds to cover the costs.
3 Split costs between recreational users and tax funds.
8 Don't know
9 Refused
FEES2 What percentage of the costs of providing recreation services on federal lands should be paid by the visitor:
1 less than 25%
2 25 to 50%
3 51 to 75%, or
4 More than 75%
8 Don't know
9 Refused
FEES3 In the past 12 months, have you gone to a public recreation area where you decided not to stay because there was an entrance fee?
1 Yes
2 No (go to FEES5)
8 Don't know
9 Refused
FEES4 Who managed that site where an entrance fee was being charged?
1 The federal government
2 State government
3 Local government
4 A private individual or business
8 Don't know
9 Refused
FEES5 If you knew that fees charged for using a particular recreation site would go mostly back into maintaining and improving that site, would you be more willing to pay fees when visiting there?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don't know
9 Refused
Marine Boating
NOTE: This module should be implemented after all boating activities in the participation module. There are two important screeners for the application of this module. The screener is that the person has to have operated a boat (any type of water and it doesn’t matter if they own the boat, (i.e., boat could have been their own boat, a friend’s or relative’s boat, or a rental boat)). A first level screener is, “did they engage in any boating activities?” The next level screener is, “did they operate their own boat, a friend’s or relative’s boat or a rental boat?”
Q256 For this survey, we are interested in boating activities. During the past 12 months did you go sailing, motor boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, surfing, sailboarding, or any other form of boating?
1 Yes
No (end module)
Did you operate any type of watercraft on any of your boat trips? This would include operating your own boat, a friend’s or relative’s boat or a rental boat.
___ Yes (go to Q2) ___ No (end module)
Watercraft includes powerboat, sailboat, row boat, canoe, kayak,
houseboat, pontoon boat, personal watercraft, inflatable raft.
1a. During the past twelve (12) months – how many DAYS did you OPERATE a BOAT ?
(i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4-5, 6-9, 10 – 14, 15- 20, 21 – 29, 30 – 59, 60+)
How many years of experience do you have boating?
_____ (years)
Do you own and operate your own boat?
____Yes (Go to Q3a) ___ NO (Go to Q4.)
3a. What is the length of the largest boat you own and operate to the nearest foot? (Read list)
a.____ under 18 (feet)
b____ 18 to 25
c.____26 to 34
d.____35 to 44
e.____45 to 60
f.____over 60”
3b. What type of boat is the largest that you own and operate? (Read list)
Open powerboat
Cabin powerboat
Sail Only
Sail with auxiliary motor
Rowboat
Canoe/Kayak
Houseboat/pontoon boat
Personal watercraft (e.g. jet ski)
Inflatable
Other (specify) __________________
3c. Did you ever operate this boat in saltwater or one of the
Great Lakes?
____ Yes (Go to Q4) ____ No (Go to Q4)
Do you operate a friend’s or relative’s boat?
____ Yes (Go to Q4a.) ___ No (Go to Q5.)
4a. What is the length of this boat to the nearest foot? (Read list)
a.____ under 18 (feet)
b.____18 to 25
c.____26 to 34
d.____35 to 44
e_____45 to 60
f._____over 60”
4b. What type of boat is your friend's or relative's boat?
(Read list)
Open powerboat
Cabin powerboat
Sail Only
Sail with auxiliary motor
Rowboat
Canoe/Kayak
Houseboat/pontoon boat
Personal watercraft (e.g. jet ski)
Inflatable
Other (specify) __________________
4c. Did you ever operate this boat in saltwater or one of the
Great Lakes?
____ Yes (Go to Q5) ____ No (Go to Q5)
Do you ever operate a rental boat?
____ Yes (Go to Q5a.) ___ No (Go to Q6.)
5a. What is the length of the largest boat you have ever rented and operated to the nearest foot? (Read list)
a.____ under 18 (feet)
b.____18 to 25
c.____26 to 34
d. ____35 to 44
e._____45 to 60
f._____over 60’
5b. What type of boat is the largest rental boat that you have ever operated? (Read list)
Open powerboat
Cabin powerboat
Sail Only
Sail with auxiliary motor
Rowboat
Canoe/Kayak
Houseboat/pontoon boat
Personal watercraft (e.g. jet ski)
Inflatable
Other (specify) __________________
5c. Did you ever operate this boat in saltwater or one of the
Great Lakes?
____ Yes ____ No
Need to determine if used more than one type of boat from above. If did operate more than one type of boat, then ask question 6.
Which boat did you operate most often?
own boat
friends/relatives boat
rental boat
Which boat did you operate most often in saltwater or one of the Great Lakes?
own boat
friends/relatives boat
rental boat
If answer to Q3c, Q4c or Q5c is Yes, then turn on Q8, and Q9, else skip to Q10.
Could you please tell me, in hours, how long was your last saltwater or Great Lakes boating trip? _______ (hours)
On your last boating trip did you access the water through a marina, a private dock or a launch ramp?
Marina
Private Dock
Launch ramp
What other activities do you engage in while boating? (i.e., fishing, hunting, water skiing, tubing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, racing, whitewater sports).
If answer to Q3c is Yes (own and operate own boat in saltwater), then Go to Q11, else skip to Q28.
On your last saltwater or Great Lakes boating trip, did you keep or store your boat at a marina, a private dock, at home or other place? If other place, please specify.
Marina
Private dock
At home
Other (specify) ___________________
While saltwater or Great Lakes boating, have you ever had to call for assistance due to being lost, a mechanical problem, an accident or other emergency?
____ Yes (Go to Q. 12a) ____ No (Go to Q.13)
12a. On the last event when you needed assistance, was it due to being lost, a mechanical problem, an accident or other emergency? If other emergency, please specify.
Lost
Mechanical problem
An Accident
Other emergency (specify) ___________________
12b. Did you receive assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard, State or Local marine patrol, a boat towing company, another boater, or other party?
U.S. Coast Guard
State or Local marine patrol
Boat towing company
Another boater
Other (specify) _______________
12c. Was the assistance you received satisfactory or
unsatisfactory?
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
If answer to Q3c is Yes (own and operate own boat in saltwater ), then Go to Q13, else skip to Q15.
Do you keep a compass on board any of the boats you own and operate?
___ Yes ___ No
Now I am going to read a list of different types of electronics. Please tell me if you keep any of these on-board any of the boats you own and operate.
GPS ___ Yes ____ No
Electronic Chart ___ Yes ___ No
Depth Finder ___ Yes ___ No
Fish Finder ___ Yes ___ No
VHF radio ____Yes ___ No
Weather radio ___Yes ___ No
Cell phone ___ Yes ___ No
Two-way radio ___Yes ___No
Computer ___ Yes ___ No
Personal Digital Assistant ___ Yes ___ No
Radar ___ Yes ___ No
Satellite dish ___ Yes ___ No
Do you know how to use a nautical chart?
____ Yes (Go to Q15a) ___ No (Go to Q26.)
15a. Do you ever use a nautical chart for navigation?
____ Yes (Go to Q17.) ___ No (Go to Q16.)
I am now going to read a list of reasons for NOT using a nautical chart. Could you please tell me which reasons apply to you by answering yes or no to each reason?
Price ___ Yes ___ No
Availability ___ Yes ___ No
Charts out of date ___ Yes ___ No
Amount of time it takes to obtain charts ___ Yes ___ No
Charts don’t contain information I need __Yes __ No
Charts are inconvenient to use ___ Yes ___ No
Any other reason?, please specify ___ Yes __ No
__________________________________
Go to Q28.
Do you use paper charts, electronic charts or both?
Paper charts
Electronic charts
Both
How often do you replace your charts?
________annually
_______2 to 5 years
_______6 to 10 years
_______each time the chart is revised
Do you obtain your charts from the Internet, a store or both?
Internet
Store
Both
20. Have you ever heard of “Print On Demand Charts”?
___ Yes (Go to Q20a) ___ No (Go to Q21.)
20a. Have you ever used “Print On Demand Charts”?
____ Yes (Go to Q20b.) ___ No (Go to Q21.)
20b. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 meaning not at all satisfied and 5 meaning very satisfied, How would you rate your
satisfaction with “Print On Demand Charts”?
______ (1-5)
21. Have you ever heard of “pocket charts”?
___ Yes (Go to Q21a.) ___ No (Go to Q22.)
21a. Have you ever used “pocket charts”?
___ Yes (Go to Q18b.) ___ No (Go to Q22.)
21b. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 meaning not at all satisfied and 5 meaning very satisfied, How would you rate your
satisfaction with “pocket charts”? ____ (1-5)
22. Do you know who makes the charts you use?
___ Yes (Go to Q22a.) ___ No (Go to Q23.)
22a. Who makes the charts you use?
_____NOAA
_____Maptech
_____C-map
_____other
23. Now I am going to read a list of reasons for your choice of charts. As I read please tell me if the reason applies to your choice.
a. Price __ Yes ___ No
b. Availability ___ Yes ___ No
c. Quality ___ Yes __ No
Ease of Use ___ Yes __ No
Other reason (specify) ______________________
24. Do you use “Notice to Mariners Chart Corrections”?
___ Yes (Go to Q24a.) ___ No (Go to Q25.)
24a. How often do you use it to update your charting information ?
a. At the beginning of each boating season
b. Whenever there is a new edition
c. Annually
d. When it physically wears out
e. Other (specify) ______________________________
24b. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning not at all satisfied and 5 meaning very satisfied, how would you rate your satisfaction with “Notice to Mariners Chart Corrections”?
_____ (1-5)
24c. Are there any changes you would like to see to “Notice to Mariners Chart Corrections”? ___ Yes (Go to Q24d) ___ No (Go to Q25.)
24d. What changes would you like to see?
_____________________________________
______________________________________
25. Do you know how to report discrepancies in charts?
___ Yes ___ No
26. Do you use the US Coast Pilot? ___ Yes ___ No
27. Do you use a cruising guide ?
___ Yes (Go to q27a.) ___ No (Go to Q28.)
27a. I am going to read a list of cruising guides. Please tell me which one(s) you use.
MapTech Chartkit
Maptech Waterproof Chart
Richardson’s Chartbooks
Quimby’s Cruising Guide
ADC Chartbooks
Waterway Guide Series
The Embassy Guides
United States Coast Pilots
Other (specify) _________________________
Have you successfully completed a formal boating safety education course and received a certificate?
___Yes (Go to Q28a)___No (Go Q29) Education courses need to be NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved, recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by States that require formal instruction to operate a boat.
28a. Who taught the course
State Agency
USCG Auxiliary
Other
If Other – Please state what Type _________________________________________________________).
28b. In what year did you take your last boating safety course?
_____ (year)
If answer to Q3c, Q4c or Q5c is Yes Go to Q29, else end module.
29. Are you aware of the NOAA weather radio?
___ Yes (Go to Q29a.) ___ No (Go to Q30.)
29a. Do you use NOAA weather radio?
___ Yes (Go to q29b.) ___ No (Go to Q30)
26b. Do you use NOAA weather radio in planning your saltwater
boating trips? ___ Yes ___ No
30. Do you use any other weather information in planning your
Saltwater or Great Lakes boating trips? ___ Yes (Go to Q30a.)
___ No (Go to Q31.)
30a. Which of the following is your main source of weather information for boating?
Local broadcast media (TV, radio)
Weather Channel
Newspaper
Web sites
Other (specify) ______________________________
Only ask Q31, if answer to Q15 is yes.
31. Do you use nautical charts for planning your boating trips?
___ Yes ___ No
32. Do you consult information on tides and currents, when planning
your boating trips?
___ Yes (Go to Q32a.) ___ No (Go to Q33.)
32a. Please tell me which of the following sources you use for tides and current information.
Almanac
Newspaper
TV
Internet
NOAA Tide Tables
Other (specify) _______
If answer to Q32a is d (Internet), ask Q32b, else go to Q33.
32b. Are you aware of NOAA’s online real time tide information
called “Tides Online”?
___ Yes (Go to Q32c.) ___ No (Go to Q33.)
32c. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 meaning not at all satisfied and 5 meaning very satisfied, how would you rate NOAA’s Tides Online service? ____ (1-5)
33. How far in advance do you usually plan your saltwater or Great
Lakes boating trips?
a. The day before
b. 2 to 3 days before
c. 4 to 14 days before
d. 15 to 21 days before
e. more than 21 days before
f. Don't plan trip in advance
Objectives and Beliefs regarding management of public lands by the Forest Service
OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGING PUBLIC LANDS
Script:
“We are interested in your opinions concerning management objectives for public forests and grasslands. These lands have many different uses including motorized and non-motorized recreation, preservation, livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, mineral extraction, timber harvesting and so on.
I will read 6 statements on different topics for you to rate on a scale of one to five, with one meaning not at all important and five meaning very important.”
Read six statements randomly selected from list below:
OBJ1 Improve the health of ecosystems on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ2 Protect water quality in lakes and streams on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ3 Remove some trees in selected areas on National Forests and Grasslands to reduce the risk of ecosystem damaging wildfires.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ4 Use prescribed fires in selected areas of National Forests and Grasslands to reduce the risk of ecosystem damaging wildfires.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ5 Allow wildfires to burn on National Forests and Grasslands if they don’t threaten people, human health, or structures.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ6 Reduce the spread of nonnative species across National Forests and Grasslands, for example, invasive plants and insects.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ7 Propose additional areas in National Forests and Grasslands for Wilderness designation by Congress.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ8 Set management goals for individual National Forests and Grasslands based on the desires of nearby communities.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ9 Allow for all of the following uses of National Forests and Grasslands: Recreation, wildlife habitat preservation, timber harvesting, grazing, mining, and oil and natural gas extraction.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ10 Manage National Forests and Grasslands to preserve natural resources for use by future generations.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ11 Expand access for motorized recreation on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ12 Expand mining, and oil, and natural gas extraction on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ13 Expand timber harvesting on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ14 Consistently enforce policies regarding motorized users across all National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ15 Make information available to the public about the environmental impacts of all uses of National Forests and Grasslands
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ16 Make information available to the public about the economic value received from developing natural resources on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ17 Allow local governments to develop roads anywhere on National Forests and Grasslands.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ18 Increase law enforcement efforts on National Forests and Grasslands to increase safety of visitors and protect resources.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ19 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).
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
OBJ20 Make management decisions for individual National Forests and Grasslands
collaboratively with members of the public.
Not at all Very
important 1 2 3 4 5 important
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BELIEFS ABOUT FOREST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Script:
“We are also interested in your opinions on the emphasis the USDA Forest Service should place on each objective.
I will read 6 statements about the role of the Forest Service for you to rate on a scale of one to five, with one meaning strongly disagree and five meaning strongly agree.”
Read one of the six beliefs statements which match one of the six objectives statements previously read (e.g., objective 1 matches to belief 1). Repeat for each of the six objective/belief pairs.
BEL1. The Forest Service should place more emphasis on improving the health of ecosystems on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL2 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on protecting water quality in lakes and streams on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL3 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on removing some trees in selected areas on National Forests and Grasslands to reduce the risk of ecosystem damaging wildfires.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL4 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on using prescribed fires in selected areas of National Forests and Grasslands to reduce the risk of ecosystem damaging wildfires.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL5 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on allowing wildfires to burn on National Forests and Grasslands if they don’t threaten people, human health, or structures.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL6 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on reducing the spread of nonnative species across National Forests and Grasslands, for example, invasive plants and insects.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL7 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on proposing additional areas in National Forests and Grasslands for Wilderness designation by Congress.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL8 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on setting management goals for individual National Forests and Grasslands based on the desires of nearby communities.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL9 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on allowing for all of the following uses of National Forests and Grasslands: Recreation, wildlife habitat preservation, timber harvesting, grazing, mining, and oil and natural gas extraction.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL10 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on managing National Forests and Grasslands to preserve natural resources for use by future generations.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL11 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on expanding access for motorized recreation on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL12 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on expanding mining, and oil, and natural gas extraction on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL13 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on expanding timber harvesting on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL14 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on consistently enforcing policies regarding motorized users across all National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL15 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on making information available to the public about the environmental impacts of all uses of National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL16 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on making information available to the public about the economic value received from developing natural resources on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL17 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on allowing local governments to develop roads anywhere on National Forests and Grasslands.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL18 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on increasing law enforcement efforts on National Forests and Grasslands to increase safety of visitors and protect resources.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
BEL19 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on designating 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
BEL20 The Forest Service should place more emphasis on making management decisions for individual National Forests and Grasslands collaboratively with members of the public.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Fresh water recreation – last trip
We are asking the following questions to find out more about where people like to go for freshwater recreation. Your answers will help to improve understanding of what people look for when participating in freshwater recreation.
fws1 In the following questions, I’d like you to tell me about your freshwater recreation.
[READ ONLY IF NEEDED OR IF ASKED—Freshwater recreation includes a number of activities, such as swimming, boating, fishing, or taking hikes along a shoreline. Freshwater includes lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, and wetlands; however, please do NOT include swimming pools as freshwater.
Freshwater is also different from saltwater, which includes oceans, coastal bays and estuaries. ]
fwsday During the past 12 months, did you take any single day trips FROM YOUR HOME where the primary purpose was to recreate in or near freshwater?
1 Yes
2 No [GO TO FWNIGHT]
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWNIGHT]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWNIGHT]
IF NEEDED: By single day trips, we mean any time you traveled more than 15 minutes from home, but did not spend the night away from home. This includes short trips within your community, and longer trips that may take several hours.
fwtrips During the past 12 months approximately, how many single day trips did you take to recreate in, on, or near freshwater?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF NEEDED: Please count trips whose primary purpose was to swim, boat, fish, view nature, or to otherwise enjoy lakes, wetlands, rivers, and other freshwater bodies. Remember this does NOT include trips to swimming pools.
IF FWSDAY = 2 OR -98 OR -99, GO TO FWNIGHT
IF FWTRIPS=1 THEN GO TO FWQUAL
fw1_site Now consider only your single‑day trips in the last 12 months. Were they all to the same general area, or did you visit different places on different trips?
1 Same general area [GO TO FWQUAL]
2 Different places
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWQUAL]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWQUAL]
IF ASKED: By same general area, I mean a single destination such as a lake, or several destinations that are near each other, such as different fishing holes along a stream. Furthermore, if you took several trips during which you always stopped at the same several places, please count these as trips to one general area.
fw_sites How many different areas did you visit on these FWTRIPS single‑day trips?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
fwqual I am now going to read you four things that may be important to you in deciding which site to visit on single day trips. Please rank them going from the most important to you to the least important to you.
The 4 things are:
RANDOMIZE THE ORDER IN WHICH THESE 4 ARE PRESENTED
The size, depth, and overall amount of water at the site—call it size
The cleanness of the water at the site—call it cleanness
The amount of fish, birds, or other wildlife at the site—call it wildlife
The closeness of the site to your home—call it closeness
Again, they are [LIST IN SAME ORDER AS PRESENTED ABOVE] size, cleanness, wildlife, and closeness
fwqual[1] Which of these 4 things is most important to you when deciding which site to visit?
fwqual[2] Which is the second most important?
fwqual[3] Which is the third most important?
Size [ENTER RANKING]
Cleanness [ENTER RANKING]
Wildlife [ENTER RANKING]
Closeness [ENTER RANKING]
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwname1 What is the name of the freshwater body you visited most recently?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
VERIFY SPELLING OF FWNAME1. IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWSP1
fwsp1
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwtype1 What type of water body is FWNAME1?
1 One of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie or Superior)
2 Lake, pond or reservoir (or other body of standing water)
3 River or stream (or other body of running water)
4 Wetland (such as a marsh, swamp, or bog)
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstate1 What state is FWNAME1 in?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwcounty1 Please name the county where FWNAME1 is located?
A. ENTER RESPONSE **** [GO TO FWCITY1]
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstreg1 What part of FWSTATE1 is FWNAME1 in?
North
South
East
West
Central
DON’T READ, BUT ALSO ACCEPT AND CODE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
-98 Don’t Know
-99 Refused
fwcity1 Please name the closest city or town to FWNAME1 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWROAD1]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWROAD1]
VERIFY SPELLING OF TOWN/CITY NAME. IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWCITYSP1
fwcitysp1
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwcitytm1 About how far is it from FWCITY1 to FWNAME1, either in miles or in driving time?
A. ENTER NUMBER RESPONSE ****
CODE UNITS SEPARATELY AS:
1 Miles
2 Minutes
3 Hours
-98 Don’t know
SKIP FWROAD1
fwroad1 Please name the closest main road to FWNAME1 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
fwtrps1 During the past 12 months, approximately how many trips did you take to FWNAME1?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwself1 On your most recent visit to FWNAME1, how many people went with you besides yourself?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
‑97 For bus tour, organized tour
fwactiv1 What was your main recreation activity on that visit to FWNAME1?
[READ LIST IF NECESSARY. IF RESPONDENT LISTS SEVERAL REASONS, CHOOSE THE FIRST ONE MENTIONED.]
1 Swimming, sail boarding, water skiing (any other water contact sports) [GO TO FWBOAT1]
2 Fishing [GO TO FWFISHDAYS]
3 Boating (such as motor boating, sailing and canoeing) [GO TO FWBOAT1]
4 Viewing nature (such as viewing wildlife, watching a waterfall, and relaxing on a freshwater beach) [GO TO FWBOAT1]
5 Participating in an organized activity (such as a picnic, a fishing competition, or boat race) [GO TO FWBOAT1]
6 Other [GO TO FWBOAT1]
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWBOAT1]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWBOAT1]
fwfishdays During the last 12 months how many days did you spend freshwater fishing in FWSTATE1?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 don’t know
fwboat1 On your most recent trip to FWNAME1 did you use a boat?
1 Yes
2 No [GO TO FWSUB1]
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWSUB1]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWSUB1]
fwboatrnt1 Was it a rental or charter boat or did you use your own boat?
1 Rental or charter boat
2 Own boat
3 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwboattyp1 What type of boat did you use?
1 A rowboat or canoe [or other hand powered craft]
2 A sail boat
3 A small powerboat with less than a 40 horsepower motor
4 A powerboat with greater than a 40 horsepower motor
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwsub1 Before choosing to go to FWNAME1, did you consider going to any other water body instead?
1 Yes [GO TO FWSUB1A]
2 No
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwsub1a How many other sites did you consider?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t Know
-99 Refused
fwsubname1 Please name the waterbody you would most likely have selected if FWNAME1 was not available?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
VERIFY SPELLING OF FWSUBNAME1. IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWSUBSP1
fwsubsp1
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwsubtype1 What type of water body is FWSUBNAME1?
1 One of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie or Superior)
2 Lake, pond or reservoir (or other body of standing water)
3. River or stream (or other body of running water)
4. Wetland (such as a marsh, swamp, or bog)
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwsubstate1 What state is FWSUBNAME1 in?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
fwsubcounty1 Please name the county where FWSUBNAME1 is located?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
Now consider the reasons that were important to you when deciding to visit FWNAME1 rather than FWSUBNAME1. From the following list please indicate whether each reason was: the main reason or one of many reasons or not a reason for choosing FWNAME1.
RANDOMIZE ORDER FOR FWSUBPAST to FWSUBFAC.
fwsubpast You were more familiar with FWNAME1 than FWSUBNAME1. Was this the main, one of many, or not a reason?
1. Main [GO TO FWOTHERS]
2. One of many
3. Not at all
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
fwsubqual The water quality at FWNAME1 is better than at FWSUBNAME1. Was this the main, one of many, or not a reason?
1. Main [GO TO FWOTHERS]
2. One of many
3. Not at all
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
fwsubdist FWNAME1 is closer to your home than FWSUBNAME1. Was this the main, one of many, or not a reason?
1. Main [GO TO FWOTHERS]
2. One of many
3. Not at all
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
fwsubfish The are more fish or wildlife at FWNAME1 than at FWSUBNAME1. Was this the main, one of many, or not a reason?
1. Main [GO TO FWOTHERS]
2. One of many
3. Not at all
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
fwsubfac FWNAME1 has better facilities or services such as picnic tables, bathrooms or parking than FWSUBNAME1. Was this the main, one of many, or not a reason?
1. Main [GO TO FWOTHERS]
2. One of many
3. Not at all
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
STOP RANDOMIZATION HERE
fwsubother Is there another main reason that made FWNAME1 a better choice than FWSUBNAME1?
A. ENTER RESPONSE *****
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF (fw_sites = 1) THEN GO TO FWNIGHT
fwothers IF (FW_SITES < 6) THEN ASK: You stated earlier that you visited FW_SITES areas on single day trips from you home in the last year. Aside from FWNAME1, what are the names of those other freshwater bodies you visited?
IF (FW_SITES > 5) THEN ASK: You stated earlier that you visited FW_SITES areas on single day trips from you home in the last year. Aside from FWNAME1, what are the names of FOUR other freshwater bodies you visited?
RECORD NAMES OF UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL SITES
____
____
____
____
-98. Don’t know
-99. Refused
IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE NAME OF THE WATERBODY FOR ANY OF THESE SITES, THEN ASK THEM
Can you think of another name we can use to refer to that site you visited?
IF THE NUMBER OF NAMES RECORDED UNDER FWOTHERS = 1, THEN CODE THIS SITE AS FWSITE2 AND SAY
I would like to ask you a few questions about FWSITE2.
IF THE NUMBER OF NAMES RECORDED UNDER FWOTHERS > 1, THEN RANDOMLY SELECT TWO (2) OF THE NAMES AND CODE THEM AS FWSITE2 AND FWSITE3 AND SAY
I would like to ask you a few questions about FWSITE2 and FWSITE3.
fwname2 Please verify the spelling of FWSITE2
ENTER RESPONSE *****
IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN, CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWSP2
fwsp2
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwtype2 What type of water body is FWNAME2?
1 One of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie or Superior)
2 Lake, pond or reservoir (or other body of standing water)
3 River or stream (or other body of running water)
4 Wetland (such as a marsh, swamp, or bog)
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstate2 What state is FWNAME2 in?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwcounty2 Please name the county where FWNAME2 is located?
A. ENTER RESPONSE **** [GO TO FWCITY2]
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstreg2 What part of FWSTATE2 is FWNAME2 in?
North
South
East
West
Central
DON’T READ, BUT ALSO ACCEPT AND CODE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
-98 Don’t Know
-99 Refused
fwcity2 Please name the closest city or town to FWNAME2 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWROAD2]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWROAD2]
VERIFY SPELLING OF TOWN/CITY NAME. IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWCITYSP2
fwcitysp2
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwcitytm2 About how far is it from FWCITY2 to FWNAME2, either in miles or in driving time?
A. ENTER NUMBER RESPONSE ****
CODE UNITS SEPARATELY AS:
1 Miles
2 Minutes
3 Hours
-98 Don’t know
SKIP FWROAD2
fwroad2 Please name the closest main road to FWNAME2 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
fwtrps2 During the past 12 months, approximately how many trips did you take to FWNAME2?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwself2 On your most recent visit to FWNAME2, how many people went with you besides yourself?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
‑97 For bus tour, organized tour
fwactiv2 What was your main recreation activity on that visit to FWNAME2?
[READ LIST IF NECESSARY. IF RESPONDENT LISTS SEVERAL REASONS, CHOOSE THE FIRST ONE MENTIONED.]
1 Swimming, sail boarding, water skiing (any other water contact sports)
2 Fishing
3 Boating (such as motor boating, sailing and canoeing)
4 Viewing nature (such as viewing wildlife, watching a waterfall, and relaxing on a freshwater beach)
5 Participating in an organized activity (such as a picnic, a fishing competition, or boat race)
6 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwboat2 On your most recent trip to FWNAME2 did you use a boat?
1 Yes
2 No [GO TO FWNAME3]
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWNAME3]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWNAME3]
fwboattyp2 What type of boat did you use:
1 A rowboat or canoe [or other hand powered craft]
2 A sail boat
3 A small powerboat with less than a 40 horsepower motor
4 A powerboat with greater than a 40 horsepower motor
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
IF NUMBER NAMES RECORDED UNDER FWOTHERS = 1, THEN GO TO FWNIGHT
Fwname3 Please verify the spelling of FWSITE3
A. ENTER RESPONSE *****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN, CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWSP3
Fwsp3
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwtype3 What type of water body is FWNAME3?
1 One of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie or Superior)
2 Lake, pond or reservoir (or other body of standing water)
3 River or stream (or other body of running water)
4 Wetland (such as a marsh, swamp, or bog)
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstate3 What state is FWNAME3 in?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwcounty3 Please name the county where FWNAME3 is located?
A. ENTER RESPONSE **** [GO TO FWCITY3]
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwstreg3 What part of FWSTATE3 is FWNAME3 in?
North
South
East
West
Central
DON’T READ, BUT ALSO ACCEPT AND CODE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
-98 Don’t Know
-99 Refused
fwcity3 Please name the closest city or town to FWNAME3 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWROAD3]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWROAD3]
VERIFY SPELLING OF TOWN/CITY NAME. IF RESPONDENT IS UNCERTAIN CODE AUXILARY VARIABLE FWCITYSP3
fwcitysp3
-1 Spelling uncertain
fwcitytm3 About how far is it from FWCITY3 to FWNAME3, either in miles or in driving time?
A. ENTER NUMBER RESPONSE ****
CODE UNITS SEPARATELY AS:
1 Miles
2 Minutes
3 Hours
-98 Don’t know
SKIP FWROAD3
fwroad3 Please name the closest main road to FWNAME3 that you can think of?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
fwtrps3 During the past 12 months, approximately how many trips did you take to FWNAME3?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwself3 On your most recent visit to FWNAME3, how many people went with you besides yourself?
A. ENTER RESPONSE ****
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
‑97 For bus tour, organized tour
fwactiv3 What was your main recreation activity on that visit to FWNAME3?
[READ LIST IF NECESSARY. IF RESPONDENT LISTS SEVERAL REASONS, CHOOSE THE FIRST ONE MENTIONED.]
1 Swimming, sail boarding, water skiing (any other water contact sports)
2 Fishing
3 Boating (such as motor boating, sailing and canoeing)
4 Viewing nature (such as viewing wildlife, watching a waterfall, and relaxing on a freshwater beach)
5 Participating in an organized activity (such as a picnic, a fishing competition, or boat race)
6 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwboat3 On your most recent trip to FWNAME3 did you use a boat?
1 Yes
2 No [GO TO FWNAME3]
-98 Don’t know [GO TO FWNAME3]
-99 Refused [GO TO FWNAME3]
fwboattyp3 What type of boat did you use:
1 A rowboat or canoe [or other hand powered craft]
2 A sail boat
3 A small powerboat with less than a 40 horsepower motor
4 A powerboat with greater than a 40 horsepower motor
5 Other
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
fwnight I would now like to ask you about trips that lasted longer than a single day. In the last 12 months, how many trips did you make that required at least one overnight stay for which your primary purpose was to recreate in, on or near freshwater?
A. ENTER RESPONSE
-98 Don’t know
-99 Refused
IF NEEDED: This includes trips to a vacation home, camping trips, trips to a cabin belonging to a friend or relative, and trips to resorts.
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | BURDEN AND NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS |
| Author | Carter |
| Last Modified By | FSDefaultUser |
| File Modified | 2007-07-11 |
| File Created | 2007-05-09 |