Sociopolitical Research

Citizen Survey
Public acceptance of management actions is a critical component of developing and implementing successful long-term land management plans. This study examined citizens’ opinions and perceptions about rangeland management in the Great Basin. A total of 1345 individuals responded to surveys sent to households in the Great Basin between September and November 2006. These are preliminary results from a study in progress; do not cite without permission of the authors.

Study Objectives

• Identify perceived threats to healthy rangelands and support for rangeland restoration activities.
• Evaluate the public’s trust in land management agencies to plan and implement restoration activities.
• Examine the effectiveness of agency outreach methods for addressing the information and communication needs of community members.
• Characterize differences in opinion between rural and urban residents.
• Provide feedback to agency personnel for use in developing management plans.

Download the summary report Public Priorities for Rangeland Management: A Regional Survey of Citizens in the Great Basin (PDF, 967KB)