Overall Contribution to Vermont’s Rural Character

Respondents were asked:
Over the next decade, do you see Vermont’s working forests becoming more, or less, important in terms of enhancing and preserving the rural character and identity of Vermont?
SCALE: -5 = Much less important; 0 = Same; 5 = Much more important

Key things to note:

  • There is a wide range of responses, however there is a clear indication that respondents feel that Vermont’s working forests will become much more important in terms of enhancing and preserving the rural character and identity of Vermont.