Table 4 Percentage and mean response to statements on reasons for rejecting programs scales (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree) (n = 193)

I am concerned about liability of escaped fire

11%

9%

9%

40%

30%

3.68

1.30

I found burning cost prohibitive

11%

12%

23%

32%

21%

3.40

1.26

I do not have sufficient information to recognize the value and benefits of prescribed fire

30%

17%

19%

20%

14%

2.70

1.43

I am not interested in burning

35%

15%

16%

16%

18%

2.66

1.53

Weather is not favorable for burning in my area

30%

15%

41%

9%

5%

2.44

1.16