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North Yarmouth Open Space Planning Committee Resident Input Survey

About this survey
The North Yarmouth Select Board created the Open Space Planning Committee as an early step in creating a plan for maintaining and expanding open space in North Yarmouth. Community input is critical for devising the best plan possible for our town and its residents. Thank you for taking the time to offer your opinions. Please share the link with friends, family, and neighbors. This survey will be followed by an in-person workshop to share findings and delve deeper into community members’ open space priorities.

What is Open Space?
Open space is any undeveloped or lightly developed area of land. These areas may provide wildlife habitat, recreational access, hunting and fishing opportunities, scenic vistas, and community gathering spots, among other benefits. Examples of open space include parks, water access points, forestland, farmland, conserved or other privately owned lands with and without trails, community gardens, and playgrounds. Open spaces do not need to be open to the public, nor do they need to be permanently conserved; however, conservation of priority open spaces will ensure that future generations enjoy their benefits.
1.What is your age?(Required.)
2.How long have you lived in North Yarmouth?
3.In what part of North Yarmouth do you currently live?
4.Do you have children under 18 in your household?(Required.)
5.What are some of the reasons you value living in North Yarmouth? Select all that apply.(Required.)
6.How do you stay informed on Town matters? Select all that apply.(Required.)
7.How have you used North Yarmouth’s parks and trails, conserved lands, and/or private lands with public access in the last 12 months? Select all that apply.(Required.)
8.How important is it to you that there be more protected open space in North Yarmouth?(Required.)
9.How important are the following open space planning goals to you?(Required.)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
No opinion
Ensuring the utility and longevity of open spaces through good management
Protecting lands that provide resilience to extreme weather events
Providing a diversity of open spaces for a variety of uses
Protecting the water supply and other natural resources
Utilizing open space acquisitions as a land planning tool
Protecting wildlife habitat
Ensuring that protected open spaces are sufficient and available throughout the entire town
Connecting open spaces by trails where possible
Protecting places of historical or cultural significance
10.How often during an average year do you use the following North Yarmouth open space amenities?(Required.)
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Baston Park on Route 9
Chandler Brook Preserve on North Road
Eleanor Hayes Town Forest on Route 9
Knights Pond Preserve
Memak Preserve on Lufkin Road
Old Town House Park on Route 9
Royal River Water Trails
Sam Ristich Trail on Parsonage Road
Skyline Farm on The Lane
Veteran’s Memorial Park on Parsonage Road
Village Green in the town center
Wescustogo Park on Route 231
Yarmouth Water District property on Sweetser Road
StoryWalk Trail behind the Community Center
Private land (your own or someone else's that you use with permission)
Granite Falls Preserve on Goldenrod Lane
11.What barriers have you encountered using North Yarmouth’s open spaces? Select all that apply.(Required.)
12.What types of open space do you think North Yarmouth needs more of? Check all that apply.(Required.)
13.The Town currently budgets $10,000 annually towards open space land acquisition. That amount should:(Required.)
14.Besides budget allocation, surrounding towns have used many other approaches to fund open space budgets for land acquisition. Which of the following additional funding mechanisms might you support? Select all that apply.(Required.)
15.Is there anything else you would like to tell the members of the North Yarmouth Open Space Planning Committee?
16.(Optional) Is there a particular area of town or parcel of land that you would like the town to prioritize in its conservation goals?
17.(Optional) Are you a landowner who might be interested in conserving land for public benefit?
18.(Optional) Would you like a member of the Open Space Committee to contact you? If so, please enter your information below.