Louisville Urban Forest Master Plan SURVEY
Let your voice be heard. Louisville is embarking on an Urban Forest Master Plan and we need your input. By understanding community needs, we can ensure that trees are addressed and cared for in all the ways needed. This survey contains 15 questions, and will likely take less than 10-15 minutes to complete. There is an open-ended question at the end for anything else you'd like to tell us that we didn't ask or leave room for.
Help us make sure we hear from all parts of Louisville.
The information we are asking for below will help us understand who has taken the survey, and most importantly helps us identify areas or groups we haven’t heard from yet (and thus need to pursue further for input). This is general information only, overall this survey is anonymous!
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Thanks for helping us ensure this survey represents the full Louisville community. Now, on to the tree questions...
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Overall Thoughts on Trees in Louisville
How would you describe yourself when it comes to trees? (choose any that apply)
I’m very into trees!
I love trees but don’t know much about them.
I barely notice trees, but I would like to learn more.
Trees are fine I guess, but I have other things that I need to worry about.
Trees are scary and/or I believe they cause problems.
I don’t like trees.
None of the above.
Other
When you think of trees in Louisville, which of these describes your impression? (choose any that apply)
Trees in Louisville are fine as is.
We need more.
Trees are critical to Louisville being a livable city.
People don’t understand the value of trees.
There are too many trees.
Trees are too expensive to care for.
Trees are scary.
Trees are good but not cared for well enough.
No idea - I rarely think of them.
None of the above.
Other
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Pros and Cons of Trees
Tell us more about what you do and don't like about trees.
What do you think about each of these services that trees provide? Which is most important to you? DRAG THE ITEMS BELOW IN ORDER IMPORTANCE (1 is most important, 13 is least important).
What do you think are the biggest challenges with trees? (check all that apply)
Fear of trees falling or dropping branches and causing damage or injury.
Personal safety - too many trees create space for hiding and criminal activity.
Trees are too expensive to purchase.
Trees are too expensive to maintain.
Trees are too expensive to remove.
Trees are too messy, they drop leaves, seeds, and fruits.
Trees are too difficult to care for.
Trees look ugly if not cared for.
I don’t know how to care for trees.
Trees cause problems with my roof, gutters, sidewalks and pavement.
Trees cause problems with utilities like overhead electric wires.
Trees cause problems with allergies.
People don't understand the role trees play in a healthy community.
Other
What, if anything, prevents you from planting your own tree on your property? (check all that apply)
Cost of planting and maintenance
Don’t want the mess
Too much work
Unsure of type or size of tree to plant
Unsure how to plant a tree
Fear that it will fall or cause damage
Don’t want wildlife/bees/critters
Not enough space
I rent. Not an option or the landlord won’t allow it.
Just don’t like trees
Nothing. I plant anywhere I can!
Other
If education sessions related to trees were offered, what would you like to learn the most? (check all that apply)
How to identify tree species.
How to select a the right type of tree to plant.
How to prune trees.
How to plant trees.
How to find and select an arborist.
How to care for a tree once planted.
How trees are regulated.
More about food forests / orchards.
Other
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Systems, Rules, Regulations on Trees in Louisville
The next few questions center on how Louisville Metro manages trees, specifically related to the rules and regulations in place currently.
STREET TREE MANAGEMENT: Care of street trees in most areas of Louisville, by current regulations, are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Watch this brief video describing the regulations for maintaining, removing, and planting street trees, and answer the questions below.
Were you aware that street trees are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner in Louisville, and that permits were required to perform work or remove street trees?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Do you believe this system meets the needs of your community?
Yes, it is working well.
No, it needs to change.
Unsure / Undecided.
Thoughts on Street Tree Management (optional):
TREES IN DEVELOPMENT: Louisville has development regulations that require preservation and planting of trees when a property is developed. Watch this brief video describing those regulations at a very high level, and answer the questions below.
Were you aware of these regulations?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Do you believe they meet the needs of your community?
Yes, they are working well.
No, they need to be revised.
Unsure
Thoughts on Trees in Development (optional):
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Last Two Questions!
Some neighborhoods in Louisville have more tree canopy than others, often directly tied to historic redlining and other inequitable policies and practices. What kind of work or efforts will be most effective to address and start to correct these inequities?
What else would you like to tell us?
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