Table 6 Forest management objectives (n = 430)
Rank | Objectives | Mean | Std. Dev. | Freq. | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Enhance wildlife populations | 0.85 | 0.36 | 364 | 85 |
2 | Recreational hunting | 0.73 | 0.45 | 313 | 73 |
3 | Timber production | 0.68 | 0.47 | 291 | 68 |
4 | Recreation in general (e.g., hiking, bird watching) | 0.66 | 0.47 | 283 | 66 |
5 | Aesthetics, sense of place | 0.66 | 0.48 | 282 | 66 |
6 | Preserve or enhance natural heritage | 0.65 | 0.48 | 279 | 65 |
7 | Personal privacy, seclusion | 0.60 | 0.49 | 260 | 60 |
8 | Carbon sequestration | 0.36 | 0.48 | 155 | 36 |
9 | Environmental education/outreach | 0.23 | 0.42 | 99 | 23 |
10 | Cultivate and collect non-timber forest products (e.g., maple syrup, mushrooms) | 0.20 | 0.40 | 86 | 20 |