Shawnee Wilderness Poll

Thank you for completing the following poll. We will use this information in planning the curriculum for future Shawnee Defenders Training.

For each question, please indicate how comfortable are you in your ability to explain the specific topic to a friend.
(1 = Not at all comfortable <--->  5 = Very comfortable)

TOPICS:

1. What is Wilderness?
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2. What is a National Forest, a National Park, a Fish and Wildlife Refuge?
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3. What is the U.S. Forest Service?
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4. What are reasons to have designated Wilderness areas?
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5. What commercial and recreational activities are allowed and not allowed in Wilderness?
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6. What does management of National Forests mean?
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7. How are National Forests managed?
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8. What are the logging issues of the Shawnee National Forest?
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9. What is considered appropriate recreation in Wilderness and the National Forests?
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10. How is a Wilderness area is legally created?
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11. What is the importance of writing Congressional Representatives and local papers?
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12. What is the ‘multiple use’ mandate?
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13. What is the history and current status of the Shawnee National Forest?
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14. What is the Sierra Club’s involvement in the Shawnee National Forest?
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15. What is the status of law enforcement in the Shawnee National Forest?
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16. What are “Natural Areas”?
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17. What trails issues exist for the hiker, equestrian, mountain bike, and motorized vehicle communities?
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18. What are existing and possible threats to national forests?
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19. What is the Sierra Club organizational structure?
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20. What is ecological management?
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21. What are the best places to visit in the Shawnee National Forest?
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Having acquired basic knowledge about the Shawnee National Forest,
how comfortable and willing are you to engage in the following activities?
(1 = Not at all comfortable <--->  5 = Very comfortable)

SKILLS:

1. Letter writing
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2. Public presenting (pre-packaged slide show)
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3. Contacting potential allies
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4. Organizing a letter writing party
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5. Tabling at a public event
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6. Fundraising
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7. Lobbying
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8. Basic presentation to a small group.
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Are you a Sierra Club member?
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Are there additional specific skills or topics you would like to see included in this training?