Open Space Resource Survey Questions for Boscawen Natural Resources Inventory

The Boscawen Conservation Commission is developing a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and is looking for public feedback to determine its future priorities. A NRI is used to help the Conservation Commission and the Town prioritize and strategize its open space conservation efforts.

All survey responses are anonymous. This survey should take about 5-10 minutes.

Please rank the following natural resources in order of importance, with 1 being the most important and 5 being the least important.

Protection of natural resources can be done in a number of ways. They include voluntary conservation easements, purchasing land or easements, increasing regulatory protection, landowner education and public outreach, developing open space plans, engaging local conservation groups, and other means.

Make sure to click DONE when finished to ensure your answers are saved.

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* 1. In what ways do you enjoy the outdoors in Boscawen?

Hiking

Biking

Walking

Hunting

Fishing

Snowmobiling

Bird Watching

Swimming in Rivers/Lakes/Ponds

Kayaking/Canoeing

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Rank the importance to you for protecting the following types of natural resources in Boscawen for conservation or open space purposes.

Agriculture

Wildlife Habitat

Scenic Views, Historical Sites, and Recreation

Drinking Water

Water Bodies (wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds)

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* 3. Rank the importance to you for protecting the following types of Agricultural resources.

Active Agricultural Farming and Orchard Operations

Open Fields

Forests and Woodlands

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* 4. What specific Agricultural areas in Boscawen are most important to you? (list by name or closest Streets)

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* 5. Rank the importance to you for protecting the following types of Wildlife Habitat resources.

Areas Adjacent to Existing Conservation Lands

Large Unfragmented Blocks of Open Space

Areas of High Habitat Value (identified by NH Fish & Game in the Wildlife Action Plan)

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* 6. Rank the importance to you for protecting the following types of Scenic Views, Historical Sites, and Recreation resources.

Recreational Trails or Class VI Roads

Areas Adjacent to Historical or Cultural Sites

Views from High Points in Town

Scenic Views from Low-lying Areas and Open Fields

Scenic Roads

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* 7. What specific Scenic Views, Historical Sites, and Recreational resources in Boscawen are most important to you? (list by name or closest Streets)

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* 8. What specific Wildlife Habitat areas in Boscawen are most important to you? (list by name or closest Streets)

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* 9. Please identify one special place or site in Boscawen the Town should work to protect or preserve for future generations.

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* 10. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?

The following questions pertain to Water Resources in Boscawen. If you are able to answer them, please do. When finished, make sure to click DONE to ensure your answers are saved. Thank you!

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* 11. Rank the importance to you for protecting the following types of Water Body resources.

Wetlands

100-Year Floodplains (areas with a 1% annual flood risk)

Rivers and Brooks

Lakes and Ponds

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* 12. What specific Water Bodies (ponds/lakes/rivers/brooks) in Boscawen are most important to you? (list by name or closest Streets)

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* 13. What specific Drinking Water resources in Boscawen are most important to you? (list by name or closest Streets)

Thank you for your time! Your responses will inform the Boscawen Natural Resources Inventory currently being developed by the Conservation Commission. Please visit https://www.townofboscawen.org/conservation-commission for more information and to keep in touch with the NRI project.