Conservation Opinion Survey

In which areas of sustainability are you most active?

Please select all that apply.

• Curbing climate change and pollution
• Energy and resource conservation
• Peace and/or environmental activism
• Local economic vitality
• Habitat and species conservation
• Nature awareness and education
• Local food production and/or promotion
• Personal frugality

Which of these types of community service are you engaged? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Religious activities
• Local humanitarian efforts (i.e., food banks or Habitat for Humanity)
• Support for local businesses and/or venture capitalism
• Educational and children’s programs
• Urban beautification and improvement
• Neighborhood groups
• Tribal and/or ethnic identity

Which are the most effective ways to reduce our community’s energy consumption? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Increase pollution enforcement on industry
• Promote vegetarianism
• Promote hybrid use
• Promote alternative fuels (i.e.,ethanol, biodiesel)
• Promote bicycle transportation and walking
• Promote mass transportation
• Reduce home energy use
• Promote solar power and/or wind power
• Promote local foods, farms, and industry

How often do you bicycle or walk more than 1 mile?

• Every day
• Weekly
• A couple times a month
• When the weather’s warm
• Hardly ever

Which of these modes of transportation are most important in your lifestyle? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicle
• Mass transportation (buses, trains)
• Bicycling and/or walking
• Electric vehicle
• Petroleum-powered or propane vehicle
• Biofuel-powered vehicle (biodeisel, ethanol etc.)
• Air travel

Which of these natural sciences interest you the most? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Geology and/or physical geography
• Natural history and/or paleontology
• Meteorology and/or oceanography

Which areas of biology interest you the most? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Birds
• Mammals
• Reptiles and amphibians
• Freshwater biology
• Marine biology
• Entomology and/or invertebrates
• Plants and trees

How did you learn about nature? (choose three or less)

Please select all that apply.

• High school or GED
• College or university
• Masters degree or doctorate
• Self taught
• Taught by a mentor
• I am not knowledgeable about nature

How long have you lived in Willamette Valley?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 10 years
• More than 10 years
• I don’t live in the Willamette Valley

Where did you spend most of your childhood?

• In Western Oregon
• Somewhere in the Northwest
• Somewhere in Western North America
• East of the Rocky Mountains or in Mexico
• Outside North America
• All over the place

What kind of natural area or open space do you most prefer to visit most often? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• A nearby park or natural area
• My own land or neighborhood
• A place just outside my town or city
• A day drive to the mountains or the coast
• A vacation or travel destination outside my region or country

How often do you visit your favorite natural spot?

• Daily
• More than once a week
• 3 to 5 times monthly
• A few times a year
• Less than a few times a year

Which statement is most true for you?

• I will live in the Willamette Valley for the rest of my life
• I will live in the Northwest for the rest of my life
• I will move wherever my career or family takes me
• I will move when I’m inspired to do so

Which of these are your most favorite ways to be in nature? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Quality time at a nature spot
• Hunting and/or fishing
• Outdoor exercise (i.e.,hiking, running & biking)
• Camping and/or backpacking
• Nature exploration and observation
• Conservation activities in the field
• Outdoor photography and/or art

Which statement(s) best applies to your world view? (three or less)

Please select all that apply.

• The Earth was created by the divine and is therefor sacred
• Humans are but one species among millions and must live in balance with them
• It is in people’s best interest to treat nature with care and respect
• Without the proper guidance, humans are going to ruin the Earth
• Humans are the chosen stewards of the Earth

What are you political affiliations? (check all that apply)

Please select all that apply.

• My politics are a private matter
• Republican
• Anarchist
• Democrat
• Liberal
• Conservative
• Progressive
• Libertarian
• Constitutionalist
• Independent
• Communist
• Socialist
• Something else

What are some critical ways to promote public interest in natural diversity? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Teach adults, students and children about local species and natural history
• Improve and expand parks with playgrounds, boardwalks, paved paths and boat ramps etc.
• Allocate more open space and natural areas
• Identify and catalog threatened species and habitats
• Promote volunteer conservation projects
• Promote green living (i.e., personal energy conservation, recycling)

Who are the most important keepers of our local knowledge of natural diversity? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Government resource agencies
• Universities and learning institutions
• Laymen citizens such as sportsmen, birders, gardeners, etc.
• Scientists, authors and nature experts
• Artists, playwrights, filmmakers, poets, etc.
• Nonprofit organizations
• Foresters and/or farmers
• The outdoor recreation industry
• The media (i.e., journalists, magazines, news)

Which segments of society most need to be enlightened about natural diversity? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Politicians and public officials
• Children
• Educators
• Citizens in general
• Urban people
• Rural people
• The poor
• The rich
• The middle class
• Business and ownership classes

How can we best teach children about natural diversity? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• In school curriculum
• Mentoring
• After school programs
• Provide unstructured outdoor hands-on activities
• Encourage children to read about nature
• Provide websites or computer games that teach about nature
• Provide nature camps or similar events

Which statement about animals is most true for you? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Animals present us with an opportunity to protect them in a human dominated world
• Animals can teach us pragmatic lessons about life
• Animals represent a deeper, raw connection with the Earth
• Animals are represent purity, innocence and a simpler life
• Animals can channel spiritual truths to people
• Animal species are like other nations which contribute to the world's diversity

Which statements about native plants is most true for you? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• I want to learn and locate the endangered or rare plants in my area
• I enjoy learning about edible and medical plants
• I want to help natural resource agencies protect and save rare native plants
• I want to learn common and weedy plants before I learn rare plants
• I'm interested in native ethnobotanical uses and native plants in mythology
• Native plants present me with an identification challenge
• I'm interested in learning both native plants as well as weeds

Which statements best represent your views about humans? (choose three)

Please select all that apply.

• Understanding human evolution is a key understanding human nature
• The human species must evolve by advancing consciousness
• Humans, being endowed with intellect, have special responsibilities
• Humans have a kinship with higher animals and we should learn form them
• Humans are relatively insignificant in the scope of natural history
• The advancement of the human species in our time is proof that we must save the planet