Upper Saco Valley Land Trust Strategic Planning Survey

Dear Friend of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust,

We are excited to share that the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust (USVLT) is embarking on a strategic planning process to guide our work over the next several years.

As someone who cares deeply about the lands, waters, and communities of the Upper Saco Valley—and who has supported or connected with USVLT in some way—your perspective is invaluable. Your insights will help us understand what matters most to our community as we chart our future priorities in land conservation, stewardship, and community engagement.

This short, anonymous survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Please share your thoughts by January 30.

Thank you for your time, support, and continued commitment to the conservation of the Upper Saco Valley region.

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* 1. What is your primary connection to the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust?

Donor/supporter

Volunteer

Staff

Partner organization

Event participant or program attendee

Landowner with a conservation easement

Live or work in the community

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How familiar are you with Upper Saco Valley Land Trusts's mission and work?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the most important community and social issues or opportunities facing the broader region in the next 5–10 years?

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* 4. Which areas should USVLT prioritize in the coming years?

	Low Priority	Medium Priority	High Priority
Conserving working farms and forests	Conserving working farms and forests Low Priority	Conserving working farms and forests Medium Priority	Conserving working farms and forests High Priority
Protecting wildlife habitat and biodiversity	Protecting wildlife habitat and biodiversity Low Priority	Protecting wildlife habitat and biodiversity Medium Priority	Protecting wildlife habitat and biodiversity High Priority
Safeguarding clean water and healthy ecosystems	Safeguarding clean water and healthy ecosystems Low Priority	Safeguarding clean water and healthy ecosystems Medium Priority	Safeguarding clean water and healthy ecosystems High Priority
Expanding public access and recreation	Expanding public access and recreation Low Priority	Expanding public access and recreation Medium Priority	Expanding public access and recreation High Priority
Supporting climate resilience and carbon storage	Supporting climate resilience and carbon storage Low Priority	Supporting climate resilience and carbon storage Medium Priority	Supporting climate resilience and carbon storage High Priority
Engaging and educating the community about conservation	Engaging and educating the community about conservation Low Priority	Engaging and educating the community about conservation Medium Priority	Engaging and educating the community about conservation High Priority

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What three words would you use to describe the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust?

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* 6. From your perspective, how effective is USVLT in fulfilling its mission to protect and connect people to the lands and waters of the Upper Saco River Valley?

Is not very effcitve

Partially effective

Very effective

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Upper Saco Valley Land Trust Strategic Planning Survey

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* 1. What is your primary connection to the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust?

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* 2. How familiar are you with Upper Saco Valley Land Trusts's mission and work?

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the most important community and social issues or opportunities facing the broader region in the next 5–10 years?

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* 4. Which areas should USVLT prioritize in the coming years?

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* 5. What three words would you use to describe the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust?

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* 6. From your perspective, how effective is USVLT in fulfilling its mission to protect and connect people to the lands and waters of the Upper Saco River Valley?

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* 7. What could USVLT do better to strengthen its impact or community connection?

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* 8. Is there anything else you would like USVLT to consider as we plan for the future?