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Exit Survey
 
 
We appreciate you taking the time to complete this important survey about land conservation in Maine. Your thoughts and opinions are greatly valued. 


This should take only about ten minutes of your time, and all of your answers will remain completely confidential.
 
 
 
First, which of the following statements best describes you views toward land conservation in Maine:
 
There should be more land that is conserved in Maine
 
There is an adequate amount of land that is conserved in Maine
 
There is too much land that is being conserved
 
Maine just needs to take care of the land that is conserved and not try to conserve more
 
 
And thinking about how the land in Maine is managed and cared for, what are your views on the uses for land that is conserved? In general, do you think...
 
The land should be used primarily for activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and free from motorized vehicles
 
The land should be used and available for a variety of uses, including ATVs, snow machines and other motorized vehicles
 
When appropriate, agriculture should be allowed on these lands
 
These lands should be free from activities such as logging and agriculture
 
Land should be managed and cared for to protect the wildlife habitat and ecological values
 
 
When it comes to land conservation what do you think is the single most important thing that needs to be done over the next 5 years?
   
 
 
* What are the 3 most important types of land that should be conserved? PLEASE SELECT THE TOP 3 ONLY
 
Recreational water access points
 
Coastal shore frontage
 
Wetlands
 
Farms
 
Islands
 
Lands that conserve water quality
 
Forests
 
Working waterfronts
 
None of these

 
 
 
Any others?
   
 
 
 
In your opinion, what is the most compelling reason to support organizations who are focused on land conservation in Maine?

SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE
 
Contribute to the well-being of Maine communities
 
Manage and care for conserved land
 
Connects people and the next generation with the land
 
Conserves important scenic landscapes in Maine
 
Protects the wildlife and important ecological habitats
 
Ensures access to land and water for recreation such as hiking, hunting or fishing
 
Other (specify)
 
 
When considering whether to support an organization that is involved in land conservation in Maine, how important is each of the following to you in supporting one of these organizations:
Not at all ImportantVery Important
1 2 3 4 5
The interactions I have with staff of the organization
Receiving news and information about the organization through publications and online
The contribution the organization is making to the well-being of Maine communities
Visiting land that is conserved by the organization
The organization’s role as a leader for the land conservation community in Maine
My direct involvement with organization’s programs or events
How well the organization cares for and manages land it has already conserve
The fact that the organization is conserving important land in Maine
 
Please indicate your knowledge of, or affiliation with, the following organizations:
Never Heard of Aware of only Past Member Current Member
The Nature Conservancy
Maine Island Trail Association
The Island Institute
Maine Audubon Society
Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)
Maine Farmland Trust
Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM)
The Forest Society of Maine
My local land trust
 
How important do you think each of the following is for conservation organizations in Maine to pursue?
Not at all ImportantVery Important
1 2 3 4 5
Conservation of additional land in Maine
Caring for and managing the lands that have been permanently entrusted to their care
Partnerships for the economic well-being of local communities
Supporting Maine’s statewide network of land trusts
Advocating for local and state policies that support land conservation
Engaging in partnerships for scientific research
Encouragement of recreational activities
Expansion of educational programs
Taking a leadership role in land conservation planning for Maine
 
 
Next, please tell us what your favorite town or area is on the Maine Coast?
   
 
 
 
Are you more likely to support land conservation in just this area versus the entire coast of Maine?
 
More likely
 
It makes no difference
 
Less likely
 
 
Thinking about organizations that are involved in conservation, what is your overall impression of Maine Coast Heritage Trust?
 
Very Positive
 
Somewhat Positive
 
Neutral
 
Somewhat Negative
 
Very Negative
 
Never heard of
 
 
 
Overall, what would it take, or what would you need to hear from Maine Coast Heritage Trust in order for you to consider supporting the organization financially?
   
 
 
Please consider Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s organizational mission statement, which reads:


Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) conserves and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, ecological value, outdoor recreational opportunities, and contribution to community well-being.

MCHT provides statewide conservation leadership through its work with land trusts, coastal communities and other partners.


In considering what is contained in that mission statement, which one of the two logos shown below best represents that statement?


Logo 1
Logo 2
 
 
How would you prefer to receive news and information from conservation organizations? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
 
Facebook/Twitter and other social media
 
Website
 
None of these
 
Letters from staff or board
 
Email
 
Programs and events
 
Printed newsletter and other printed publications
 
Other (specify)
 

 
 
What do you use the Internet for? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
 
to keep in touch with friends and be entertained
 
to read local, national and international news
 
to download music, films, games
 
to look for technical support
 
to send e-mails
 
to play online games
 
to buy things
 
to read entertainment news or gossip
 
to plan travel
 
to do other things

 
 
Where do you get the daily news from? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
 
Local newspaper
 
National newspaper
 
Local TV news
 
National TV news
 
Online news source
 
Local radio
 
National/syndicated radio
 
Twitter
 
Facebook
 
None, I'm not interested in daily news

 
 
Do you consider yourself a year-round or seasonal resident of Maine?
 
Year-round
 
Seasonal
 
 
How long have you been living in or coming to Maine?
 
Less than 10 years
 
10 to 20 years
 
More than 20 years
 
 
How many children under the age of 18 live in your household? ENTER NUMBER:
   
 
 
Do you have grandchildren who live in or visit Maine?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Into which of the following categories does your age fall?
 
18 to 24
 
25 to 34
 
35 to 44
 
45 to 54
 
55 to 64
 
65 to 74
 
75 and older
 
 
To ensure that our sample is representative, which of the following categories best describes your total household income before taxes for last year?
 
Less than $50,000
 
$50,000 to $74,999
 
$75,000 to $149,999
 
$150,000 to $249,999
 
$250,000 or more
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions about land conservation?