Form 0596-0226 Leave No Trace Survey

Forest Service Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

USFS R2_Leave No Trace Survey

USFS Region 2 – Leave No Trace Assessment Survey (STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL)

OMB: 0596-0226

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USFS Region 2 – Leave No Trace Assessment Survey

OMB No. 0596-0226


USFS Region 2 – Leave No Trace Assessment Survey


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Thank you for participating in this survey. It is intended for land managers and key stakeholders who are interested in developing and implementing locally-tailored and modern Leave No Trace programming to address current and emerging outdoor recreation-related impacts (e.g. campfire impacts, wildlife impacts, pollution of water sources, etc.) found on public lands in USDA Forest Service Region 2.


NOTE: For the purposes of this survey, the USDA Forest Service “Region 2” refers to the national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska.


The data will help gain a broader understanding of outdoor recreation-related resource impacts throughout the region, the effectiveness of outdoor user ethics education efforts, and opportunities for engaging visitors. Specifically, this assessment will provide baseline perceptions of recreation resource conditions, perceptions of impacts, and potential solutions. It will also asses and analyze emerging education opportunities throughout the region.


The data from this assessment will not be disseminated to the general public, nor will it be used for the purposes of substantially informing influential policy decisions.


Your participation is voluntary and your responses are confidential. You can stop taking the survey at any time, and there are no risks or benefits for participation. This survey will take approximately 9 minutes to complete.


For information or questions about this survey, please contact Ben Lawhon, Director of Education and Research, Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics [email protected] or Chad Schneckenburger, R2 Regional Trails and Dispersed Recreation Program Manager [email protected]


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According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.  The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0226.  The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 9 minutes per response, including the time for initial contact, reviewing instructions, and completing this survey.  

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1) Please select what you believe are the five most popular outdoor recreational uses in Region 2


 ATV/OHV use (including jeeps, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, XSX, etc.)

 Backcountry skiing/snowboarding

 Backpacking

 Birding

 Bouldering

 Camping in developed sites (designated campgrounds)

 Cross-country skiing

 Downhill skiing/snowboarding

 Driving for pleasure/sightseeing

 Dispersed camping (not in developed campgrounds)

 Equestrian/stock use

 Flatwater canoeing

 Flatwater kayaking

 Forest bathing

 Freshwater angling

 Gathering food/forest products

 Gathering traditional medicine

 Geocaching

 Hammock use

 Hiking/walking

 Hunting

 Motorized boating

 Mountain biking

 Nature center activities

 Nature photography

 Nature study

 Outdoor games (bocce, frisbee, etc.)

 Picnicking

 Resort use

Road cycling

 Rock climbing

 Running (road)

 Running (trail)

 RV camping in developed sites (designated campgrounds)

 RV camping with toy hauler(s) in developed sites

 RV dispersed camping (not in developed campgrounds)

 RV dispersed camping with toy hauler(s)

 Shed/antler hunting

 Shooting sports

 Slacklining

 Sledding

 Snowmobiling

 Snowshoeing

 Stand up paddle boarding

 Swimming

 Visiting historic or cultural sites

 Waterskiing

 Wakeboarding

 Whitewater paddling (kayaking, rafting, canoeing)

 Wildlife watching

 Other: 


2) Rate your perception of the level of impact of following outdoor recreation-related impacts in Region 2:



No Impact

Slight Impact

Moderate Impact

Extensive Impact

Severe Impact

Unsure

Damage to vegetation







Trash







Visitor conflicts







Inappropriate use of technology (GPS, drones, etc.)







Invasive species







Improper disposal of human waste







Public safety issues








No Impact

Slight Impact

Moderate Impact

Extensive Impact

Severe Impact

Unsure

Pet waste/ management







Pollution of water sources







Damage to cultural or historical features







Campfire impacts







Impacts to wildlife







Trail impacts (erosion, cut switchbacks, trail widening, etc.)







ATV/OHV impacts







Jeep/4x4 impacts







Motorized dirt bikes impacts







Off trail travel damage








No Impact

Slight Impact

Moderate Impact

Extensive Impact

Severe Impact

Unsure

Mountain bike impacts







Stock (horse, mule, llama, etc.) impacts







Dispersed camping







Dispersed shooting







Increased visitation due to social media







Parking issues at recreation sites








3) Are there other outdoor recreation-related impacts of concern in Region 2 not listed above? [write-in]


4) Does your agency, organization, or business work to address outdoor recreation-related impacts in Region 2?


If YES, question #5 & #6 appear.

 

If NO, skip to question #7. 


DISPLAY LOGIC: 


5) How does your agency, organization, or business work to address outdoor recreation-related impacts in Region 2?



Currently in use

Used in the past

Never used

Interpretive programs




Law enforcement




Leave No Trace information




Limiting access




Permit system




Printed educational materials




Provide information via website(s) 




Signage/kiosks




Staff training




Issuing citations




Visitor/traveler education




Volunteer programs




Youth education




Area closures





Currently in use

Used in the past

Never used

Public outreach




Provide information via social media

 

 

 

Other (write-in)

 

 

 


6) Please rate how effective you think each outreach mechanism is for addressing outdoor recreation-related impacts in Region 2.



Not at all effective

Slightly effective

Moderately effective

Very effective

Extremely effective

Unsure

Interpretive programs







Law enforcement







Leave No Trace information







Limiting access







Permit system







Printed educational materials








Not at all effective

Slightly effective

Moderately effective

Very effective

Extremely effective

Unsure

Provide information via website 







Signage/kiosks







Staff training







Issuing citations







Visitor/traveler education







Volunteer programs







Youth education







Area closures







Public outreach







Provide information via social media

 

 

 





7) To what extent is Leave No Trace information currently utilized to address outdoor recreation-related impacts in Region 2?


 Never used     

 Almost never used     

 Used occasionally       

 Used most of the time         

 Used extensively        

 I don't know


8) How familiar are you with the typical Region 2 out-of-state visitor (visitors from states outside of the 5 states in Region 2) to Forest Service lands? 


 Not at all familiar

 Slightly familiar

 Somewhat familiar

 Moderately familiar

 Extremely familiar

 Other - Write In: 


9) How familiar are you with the typical Region 2 in-state visitor (visitors from the five states that make up Region 2) to Forest Service lands? 


 Not at all familiar

 Slightly familiar

 Somewhat familiar

 Moderately familiar

 Extremely familiar

 Other - Write In: 


10) How would you describe your current knowledge of “Leave No Trace” practices?


  • No knowledge

  • Limited

  • Average

  • Extensive

  • Expert


If “Limited” or greater knowledge, questions #11 - 14 appear.

 

If “No knowledge,” skip to question #15. 


DISPLAY LOGIC: 

We’re interested in your views on practicing “Leave No Trace.”


11) Sometimes it is too difficult to practice “Leave No Trace.”


  • Strongly disagree

  • Disagree

  • Neither agree or disagree

  • Agree

  • Strongly agree

12) Practicing “Leave No Trace” effectively protects the environment for future generations to enjoy.


  • Strongly disagree

  • Disagree

  • Neither agree or disagree

  • Agree

  • Strongly agree


13) It is important that all visitors to/in Region 2 practice “Leave No Trace.”


  • Strongly disagree

  • Disagree

  • Neither agree or disagree

  • Agree

  • Strongly agree


14) It is important that public land regulations require all visitors to practice “Leave No Trace.”


  • Strongly disagree

  • Disagree

  • Neither agree or disagree

  • Agree

  • Strongly agree


15) What should be the goals for developing a regionally-tailored Leave No Trace program in Region 2? [write-in]


16) Does your agency, organization, or business currently have staff trained in Leave No Trace?


 Yes

 No

 Not sure

 Other - Write In: 


If YES, question #17 appears.

 

If NO, skip to question #18. 


DISPLAY LOGIC: 



17) What is the level of staff Leave No Trace training? Check all that apply. 

 Master Educator

 Trainer

 Awareness

 Not sure


18) How would you envision Leave No Trace information being disseminated to Region 2 visitors/travelers? Check all that apply. 


 Social media

 Print media

 Website

 Chambers of Commerce

 Local user groups (e.g. hiking club)

 Local merchants

 Volunteers

 Signage

 Maps

 Guidebooks

 Other printed materials

 Agency staff

 Volunteers

 Non-governmental organization

 Destination marketing organizations

 State Dept. of Transportation digital road signage

 Public Service Announcements (radio, print, etc.)

 Outdoor brands

 Hospitality staff

 Visitor Centers

 Other - Write In: 


19) What type of agency, organization or business do you work or volunteer for? 


  • State agency

  • Federal agency

  • Non-governmental organization

  • Municipal government

  • Business

  • Tourism entity/provider

  • Trail organization or club

  • College or university

  • Destination marketing organization

  • Hospitality business

  • Other - Write In: 

20) What state in Region 2 do you work or volunteer in most often?


  • Colorado

  • Kansas

  • Nebraska

  • South Dakota

  • Wyoming


21) What are 3-5 current outdoor recreation-related opportunities in Region 2 for improved visitor education/information? [write-in] 


Opportunity: 

Opportunity: 

Opportunity: 

Opportunity: 

Opportunity:


22) Are their specific outdoor recreation-related impacts on national forests in your state that present an immediate opportunity for visitor education/information?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Not sure


If YES, question #23 appears.


If NO, skip to question #24. 


DISPLAY LOGIC: 


23) Please list the specific outdoor recreation-related impacts on national forests in your state that present an immediate opportunity for visitor education/information. [write-in]



24) Please list any additional comments or feedback regarding Leave No Trace visitor education efforts in Region 2.

 



 

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