UT and AZ Weed survey Question Title * 1. What county do you live in? Question Title * 2. Organization affiliation (Check all that apply) Agency NGO University Private business (e.g. Rancher, chemical company, consultant, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Role or position in organization (Check all that apply) Rancher Land manager Academic researcher Business Owner Pest control contractor Volunteer Land owner Cooperative extension Management advisor (e.g. PCA) Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How many years have you been at your current occupation? 0 100 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 5. In what systems do you work in the most? (Check all that apply) Grassland/Rangeland Streams/Rivers Riparian Desert Urban/Right of way Montane meadow Wetlands Forest Cropland Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Overall, how much of a priority is weed management in your position? Essential High Medium Low Not a priority Question Title * 7. What are your top 3 most problematic weeds, starting with the worst? Worst Second Worst Third Worst Question Title * 8. What were your top 3 most problematic weeds 10 years ago? Worst Second Worst Third Worst Question Title * 9. On average, how often do you use prescribed fire to manage weeds? Always (More than one time per year) Often (One time per year) Sometimes (Once every 2-3 years) Rarely (Once in the past five years) I have never used prescribed fire for weed management Question Title * 10. How successful have you been using fire as a weed management approach? Very successful Mostly successful Sometimes successful Mostly unsuccessful Not succesful Not used Question Title * 11. What are your main concerns about using prescribed fire to manage weeds? (Check all that apply) Permitting (e.g. air quality) Weeds not adequately controlled Losing control of the fire Lack of experience using fire Loss of forage Cost Insurance/lack off insurance Neighbors/Public perception Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. On average, how often do you use grazing to manage weeds? Always (More than one time per year) Often (One time per year) Sometimes (Once every 2-3 years) Rarely (Once in the past five years) Never (This site has never been exposed to this type of management) Question Title * 13. How successful have you been using grazing as a weed management approach? Very successful Mostly successful Sometimes successful Mostly unsuccessful Not successful Not used Question Title * 14. What are your main concerns about using grazing to manage weeds? (Check all that apply) Access to animals Unintended effects of grazing Water availability Public perception Forage quality Weeds not adequately controlled Predators Poor palatability or toxic weeds Cost Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. On average, how often do you use herbicides to manage weeds? Always (More than one time per year) Often (One time per year) Sometimes (Once every 2-3 years) Rarely (Once in the past five years) Never (This site has never been exposed to this type of management) Question Title * 16. What herbicides do you use most often? Most often Second most often Third most often Question Title * 17. How successful have you been using herbicides as a weed management approach? Very successful Mostly successful Sometimes successful Mostly unsuccessful Not successful Not used Question Title * 18. What are your main concerns about using herbicides to manage weeds? (Check all that apply) Permitting Weeds not adequately controlled Access to herbicides Neighbors / public perception Cost Information on herbicide application Effects on non-target plants Health impact of herbicide on applicators Lack of experience using herbicide Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. On average, how often do you use seeding to manage weeds? Always (More than one time per year) Often (One time per year) Sometimes (Once every 2-3 years) Rarely (Once in the past five years) Never (This site has never been exposed to this type of management) Question Title * 20. How successful have you been using seeding as a weed management approach? Very successful Mostly successful Sometimes successful Mostly unsuccessful Not successful Not used Question Title * 21. What are your main concerns about using seeding to manage weeds? (Check all that apply) Access to seeds Lack of experience using seeding Cost Forage quality Establishment Availability of water Access to planting equipment Contamination of seed mixes Terrain Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. What types of plants do you seed? Only native plants Only non native plants A mix of both native and non native plants Question Title * 23. Approximately how much do you spend annually to control weeds? Total Dollars per acre Percent of operating budget Question Title * 24. Where do you get most of your information about weed management? (Check all that apply) Cooperative Extension Online sources (e.g. Youtube) Friends, family, and coworkers Chemical companies Special interest newsletter Peer-reviewed journals Conservation districts County weed boards Co-workers Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. What kinds of support would help you in weed management? (Check all that apply) Field days / workshops New chemicals Public awareness More research YouTube Videos / webinars Field visits Brochures and technical guides Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. Can we follow up with you about your answers? Yes No If yes please provide your email Done