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Summary
of Results
Slightly more than half of the respondents indicated that
they had become a member of the Land Trust because they supported
the mission of the organization, and a quarter of the respondents
indicated they joined because the organization dealt with
natural and environmental issues. Economic factors were the
most cited reasons for giving up their membership.
When
asked about their interest in participating in Land Trust
events, a third of the respondents said that they were "not
interested", while another third said they were "somewhat
interested". About three in ten respondents indicated
that they might be interested in participating with stewardship
workdays.
Nearly
six in ten respondents felt that the Land Trust was either "very
effectively" or "somewhat effectively" working
to reach its goals. (Three in ten respondents did not complete
this question.)
In the written comments, several respondents mentioned that
their local taxes were funding the City of Ann Arbor Greenbelt,
inferring that they believed that the problem of preserving
natural areas and farmland in our region was solved. Others
respondents wondered about the Land Trust's coordination with
others doing similar work; they weren't sure what coordination
was occurring.
(Overall
survey response rate: 9%)
Next
steps
One of the main lessons learned is that the Land Trust needs
to be more clear and open about communicating its strategy,
how it fits in with other preservation initiatives, and how
it is cooperating with other organizations.
To
learn more:
Strategic
Planning: A Vision for the Future
Where We Work:
The Greenbelt and Beyond
The
Washtenaw Land Trust Journal, our newsletter
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