Views of the Future – Overall Forest Economy

Respondents were asked:
Looking out over the next decade, are you mostly optimistic or pessimistic about the future potential of the overall Vermont forest economy?
SCALE: -5 = Very pessimistic; 0 = Neutral; 5 = Very optimistic

Key things to note:

There is a wide spread of responses, however the clear majority of respondents feel neutral about the future potential of the overall Vermont forest economy over the next decade.
Respondents tend to veer towards being more optimistic than pessimistic about the future of the overall Vermont forest economy over the next decade.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Vermont Forest Future Strategic Roadmap project, please contact:

Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner
VT Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Address: 1 National Life Dr, Davis Bldg., Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
802-598-9992
Danielle.Fitzko@vermont.gov

Oliver Pierson, Director, Forests Division
VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation
802-505-3563
Oliver.Pierson@vermont.gov

David Beurle, Chief Executive Officer
Future iQ
612-757-9190
david@future-iq.com

Photos courtesy of Erica Houskeeper | VSJF and Future iQ

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