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Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Appendix 2D

State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions

Q01A Does [DEPARTMENT] use native seed for any purpose?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 89 91.8 94.7 94.7
No 5 5.2 5.3 100.0
Total 94 96.9 100.0
Missing No answer 3 3.1
Total 97 100.0

Q01B Does [DEPARTMENT] use native plant materials for any purpose?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 85 87.6 94.4 94.4
No 5 5.2 5.6 100.0
Total 90 92.8 100.0
Missing No answer 7 7.2
Total 97 100.0

Q02A Does [DEPARTMENT] use non-native seed for any purpose?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 69 71.1 74.2 74.2
No 24 24.7 25.8 100.0
Total 93 95.9 100.0
Missing No answer 4 4.1
Total 97 100.0

Q02B Does [DEPARTMENT] use non-native plant materials for any purpose?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 60 61.9 65.2 65.2
No 32 33.0 34.8 100.0
Total 92 94.8 100.0
Missing No answer 5 5.2
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q03A Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Local or municipal level.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 64 66.0 80.0 80.0
No 16 16.5 20.0 100.0
Total 80 82.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 1 1.0
No answer 13 13.4
Total 17 17.5
Total 97 100.0

Q03B Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Sub-state region covering more than one county or municipality.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 66 68.0 83.5 83.5
No 13 13.4 16.5 100.0
Total 79 81.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 1 1.0
No answer 14 14.4
Total 18 18.6
Total 97 100.0

Q03C Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Statewide.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 76 78.4 88.4 88.4
No 10 10.3 11.6 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 1 1.0
No answer 7 7.2
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q03D Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Other levels, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 12 12.4 38.7 38.7
No 19 19.6 61.3 100.0
Total 31 32.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 1 1.0
No answer 62 63.9
Total 66 68.0
Total 97 100.0

Q04A Do you personally have an active role related to the purchase or use of seed or plant materials in this project area? Project planning.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, active role 76 78.4 86.4 86.4
No, no active role 12 12.4 13.6 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 2 2.1
No answer 4 4.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q04B Do you personally have an active role related to the purchase or use of seed or plant materials in this project area? Providing biological expertise.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, active role 73 75.3 83.0 83.0
No, no active role 15 15.5 17.0 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 2 2.1
No answer 4 4.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q04C Do you personally have an active role related to the purchase or use of seed or plant materials in this project area? Purchase execution or contracting.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, active role 60 61.9 69.0 69.0
No, no active role 27 27.8 31.0 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 2 2.1
No answer 5 5.2
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q04D Do you personally have an active role related to the purchase or use of seed or plant materials in this project area? Project management.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, active role 70 72.2 79.5 79.5
No, no active role 18 18.6 20.5 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 2 2.1
No answer 4 4.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q04E Do you personally have an active role related to the purchase or use of seed or plant materials in this project area? Fieldwork, such as site preparation, seeding, and monitoring.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, active role 60 61.9 68.2 68.2
No, no active role 28 28.9 31.8 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 2 2.1
No answer 4 4.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05A Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Purchased from commercial suppliers.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 85 87.6 95.5 95.5
Not used 2 2.1 2.2 97.8
Unsure 2 2.1 2.2 100.0
Total 89 91.8 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 3 3.1
No answer 2 2.1
Total 8 8.2
Total 97 100.0

Q05B Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Collected or grown by you.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 43 44.3 48.9 48.9
Not used 39 40.2 44.3 93.2
Unsure 6 6.2 6.8 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 3 3.1
No answer 3 3.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q05C Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Obtained from project collaborator.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 55 56.7 62.5 62.5
Not used 24 24.7 27.3 89.8
Unsure 9 9.3 10.2 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 3 3.1
No answer 3 3.1
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q05D Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Obtained from any other sources.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 26 26.8 32.1 32.1
Not used 27 27.8 33.3 65.4
Unsure 28 28.9 34.6 100.0
Total 81 83.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 3 3.1
No answer 10 10.3
Total 16 16.5
Total 97 100.0

Q06A Between 2017-2019 did you use this way of purchasing native seed or plant materials from commercial suppliers? Purchased directly on the open market.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 66 68.0 80.5 80.5
Not used 8 8.2 9.8 90.2
Unsure 8 8.2 9.8 100.0
Total 82 84.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 7 7.2
Partial breakoff 4 4.1
No answer 4 4.1
Total 15 15.5
Total 97 100.0

Q06B Between 2017-2019 did you use this way of purchasing native seed or plant materials from commercial suppliers? Purchased via a formal bidding process.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 52 53.6 65.8 65.8
No 15 15.5 19.0 84.8
Unsure 12 12.4 15.2 100.0
Total 79 81.4 100.0
Missing Branching skip 7 7.2
Partial breakoff 4 4.1
No answer 7 7.2
Total 18 18.6
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q07 Were any of the native seeds used between 2017-2019 wild collected on state land?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 38 39.2 44.2 44.2
No 23 23.7 26.7 70.9
Unsure 25 25.8 29.1 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q08A How did the [Department] use the native seed that was wild collected on state land between 2017 and 2019? The seed was used to plant directly at a project site.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 36 37.1 92.3 92.3
No 2 2.1 5.1 97.4
Unsure 1 1.0 2.6 100.0
Total 39 40.2 100.0
Missing Branching skip 51 52.6
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 58 59.8
Total 97 100.0

Q08B How did the [Department] use the native seed that was wild collected on state land between 2017 and 2019? The seed was used to grow plants with the purpose of harvesting seed or plant materials for future use.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 30 30.9 78.9 78.9
No 7 7.2 18.4 97.4
Unsure 1 1.0 2.6 100.0
Total 38 39.2 100.0
Missing Branching skip 51 52.6
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 59 60.8
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q08C How did the [Department] use the native seed that was wild collected on state land between 2017 and 2019? The seed was used for another purpose. Please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 7 7.2 24.1 24.1
No 18 18.6 62.1 86.2
Unsure 4 4.1 13.8 100.0
Total 29 29.9 100.0
Missing Branching skip 51 52.6
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 12 12.4
Total 68 70.1
Total 97 100.0

Q09A In obtaining seed for [DEPARTMENT] projects between 2017-2019, how important was it to obtain this type of seed? Native seed

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 72 74.2 82.8 82.8
Somewhat important 14 14.4 16.1 98.9
Not important 1 1.0 1.1 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q09B In obtaining seed for [DEPARTMENT] projects between 2017-2019, how important was it to obtain this type of seed? Certified native seed

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 37 38.1 42.5 42.5
Somewhat important 28 28.9 32.2 74.7
Not important 10 10.3 11.5 86.2
Unsure 12 12.4 13.8 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q09C In obtaining seed for [DEPARTMENT] projects between 2017-2019, how important was it to obtain this type of seed? Native seed that was collected from a designated geographic area or specified seed zone.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Very important 43 44.3 49.4 49.4
Somewhat important 29 29.9 33.3 82.8
Not important 10 10.3 11.5 94.3
Unsure 5 5.2 5.7 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q10 Were there any other important characteristics for the seed that was obtained during the 3-year period between 2017-2019?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, please specify: 36 37.1 41.4 41.4
No 51 52.6 58.6 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11A Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Pollinator.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 72 74.2 82.8 82.8
Not used 10 10.3 11.5 94.3
Unsure 5 5.2 5.7 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q11B Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Creation/restoration of wildlife habitat (other than pollinator habitat projects).

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 76 78.4 87.4 87.4
Not used 6 6.2 6.9 94.3
Unsure 5 5.2 5.7 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11C Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Restorative activity on land in a wilderness/natural area.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 65 67.0 74.7 74.7
Not used 13 13.4 14.9 89.7
Unsure 9 9.3 10.3 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11D Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Invasive species suppression.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 51 52.6 58.6 58.6
Not used 24 24.7 27.6 86.2
Unsure 12 12.4 13.8 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q11E Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Natural disaster recovery from events such as a hurricane, flood, fire, severe drought, etc.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 32 33.0 37.2 37.2
Not used 39 40.2 45.3 82.6
Unsure 15 15.5 17.4 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11F Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Roadside seeding.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 58 59.8 66.7 66.7
Not used 19 19.6 21.8 88.5
Unsure 10 10.3 11.5 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11G Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Roadside maintenance.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 40 41.2 46.5 46.5
Not used 27 27.8 31.4 77.9
Unsure 19 19.6 22.1 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q11H Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Stream erosion mitigation/restoration.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 69 71.1 80.2 80.2
Not used 10 10.3 11.6 91.9
Unsure 7 7.2 8.1 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11I Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Soil protection.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 63 64.9 72.4 72.4
Not used 14 14.4 16.1 88.5
Unsure 10 10.3 11.5 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11J Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Landscaping.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 53 54.6 60.9 60.9
Not used 24 24.7 27.6 88.5
Unsure 10 10.3 11.5 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q11K Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Green infrastructure.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 43 44.3 49.4 49.4
Not used 27 27.8 31.0 80.5
Unsure 17 17.5 19.5 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q11L Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Another purpose, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 11 11.3 31.4 31.4
Not used 9 9.3 25.7 57.1
Unsure 15 15.5 42.9 100.0
Total 35 36.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 54 55.7
Total 62 63.9
Total 97 100.0

Q12 Does [DEPARTMENT] have programs to assist private landowners with the use of native seed or plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 40 41.2 46.0 46.0
No 42 43.3 48.3 94.3
Unsure 5 5.2 5.7 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q13 Does [DEPARTMENT] contract out seeding or planting activities with native seed or plant materials?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 68 70.1 78.2 78.2
No 16 16.5 18.4 96.6
Unsure 3 3.1 3.4 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q14A Does the [DEPARTMENT] have this form of seed storage? Ambient storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 56 57.7 64.4 64.4
No 28 28.9 32.2 96.6
Unsure 3 3.1 3.4 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q14B Does the [DEPARTMENT] have this form of seed storage? Refrigerated storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 24 24.7 27.6 27.6
No 52 53.6 59.8 87.4
Unsure 11 11.3 12.6 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q14C Does the [DEPARTMENT] have this form of seed storage? Freezer storage.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 14 14.4 16.3 16.3
No 59 60.8 68.6 84.9
Unsure 13 13.4 15.1 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q15A Does [DEPARTMENT] use this type of contract? Marketing contracts that specifies the type, price, quantity, and delivery date of seed or plant materials.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 32 33.0 38.6 38.6
No 36 37.1 43.4 81.9
Unsure 15 15.5 18.1 100.0
Total 83 85.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 7 7.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 14 14.4
Total 97 100.0

Q15B Does [DEPARTMENT] use this type of contract? Production contracts that specifies the desired type, quantity and delivery date of native seed and plant materials.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 18 18.6 22.0 22.0
No 43 44.3 52.4 74.4
Unsure 21 21.6 25.6 100.0
Total 82 84.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 7 7.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 15 15.5
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q16 Are the contracts usually established . . .

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid before the supplier begins the seed production process? 15 15.5 36.6 36.6
after the supplier begins the seed production process? 10 10.3 24.4 61.0
Unsure of timing of contract 16 16.5 39.0 100.0
Total 41 42.3 100.0
Missing Branching skip 49 50.5
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 56 57.7
Total 97 100.0

Q17A Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? In-house knowledge.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 86 88.7 97.7 97.7
Not used 1 1.0 1.1 98.9
Unsure 1 1.0 1.1 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q17B Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? Advertising.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 33 34.0 40.7 40.7
Not used 38 39.2 46.9 87.7
Unsure 10 10.3 12.3 100.0
Total 81 83.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 8 8.2
Total 16 16.5
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q17C Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? Preapproved vendors.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 60 61.9 69.8 69.8
Not used 17 17.5 19.8 89.5
Unsure 9 9.3 10.5 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q17D Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? Request for proposals.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 43 44.3 51.2 51.2
Not used 28 28.9 33.3 84.5
Unsure 13 13.4 15.5 100.0
Total 84 86.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 5 5.2
Total 13 13.4
Total 97 100.0

Q17E Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? Other, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 19 19.6 51.4 51.4
Not used 10 10.3 27.0 78.4
Unsure 8 8.2 21.6 100.0
Total 37 38.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 52 53.6
Total 60 61.9
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q18A Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Requests for proposals.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 43 44.3 48.9 48.9
Not used 37 38.1 42.0 90.9
Unsure 8 8.2 9.1 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q18B Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? General publicity around projects.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 26 26.8 29.9 29.9
Not used 44 45.4 50.6 80.5
Unsure 17 17.5 19.5 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q18C Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Conferences or other professional meetings.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 43 44.3 49.4 49.4
Not used 36 37.1 41.4 90.8
Unsure 8 8.2 9.2 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q18D Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Informal meetings with growers.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 39 40.2 45.3 45.3
Not used 38 39.2 44.2 89.5
Unsure 9 9.3 10.5 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q18E Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Word of mouth.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 48 49.5 54.5 54.5
Not used 29 29.9 33.0 87.5
Unsure 11 11.3 12.5 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q18F Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Other, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Used 9 9.3 28.1 28.1
Not used 14 14.4 43.8 71.9
Unsure 9 9.3 28.1 100.0
Total 32 33.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 57 58.8
Total 65 67.0
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q19A Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? Technical specifications.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Apply 79 81.4 90.8 90.8
Do not apply 5 5.2 5.7 96.6
Unsure 3 3.1 3.4 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q19B Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? Federal regulations, guidelines, or policy.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Apply 61 62.9 70.1 70.1
Do not apply 12 12.4 13.8 83.9
Unsure 14 14.4 16.1 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q19C Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? State regulations, guidelines, or policy.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Apply 73 75.3 83.9 83.9
Do not apply 8 8.2 9.2 93.1
Unsure 6 6.2 6.9 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q19D Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? Funding source specifications.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Apply 51 52.6 58.6 58.6
Do not apply 17 17.5 19.5 78.2
Unsure 19 19.6 21.8 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q20 How often does [DEPARTMENT] substitute non-native seed or plant materials when native seed or plants are unavailable?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Frequently 21 21.6 24.1 24.1
Infrequently 45 46.4 51.7 75.9
Never 21 21.6 24.1 100.0
Total 87 89.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 10 10.3
Total 97 100.0

Q21A Was this a reason substitutions with non-native seed or plant materials were typically made? Because native seed or plant material were available but too expensive.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 28 28.9 43.1 43.1
No 28 28.9 43.1 86.2
Unsure 9 9.3 13.8 100.0
Total 65 67.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 24.7
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 32 33.0
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q21B Was this a reason substitutions with non-native seed or plant materials were typically made? Because native seed or plant material were available but not within the timeline needed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 22 22.7 33.8 33.8
No 27 27.8 41.5 75.4
Unsure 16 16.5 24.6 100.0
Total 65 67.0 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 24.7
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 32 33.0
Total 97 100.0

Q21C Was this a reason substitutions with non-native seed or plant materials were typically made? Because native seed or plant material were unavailable regardless of price and timing.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 39 40.2 58.2 58.2
No 17 17.5 25.4 83.6
Unsure 11 11.3 16.4 100.0
Total 67 69.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 24.7
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 30 30.9
Total 97 100.0

Q21D Was this a reason substitutions with non-native seed or plant materials were typically made? Other reasons for the substitutions. Please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 24 24.7 70.6 70.6
No 5 5.2 14.7 85.3
Unsure 5 5.2 14.7 100.0
Total 34 35.1 100.0
Missing Branching skip 24 24.7
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 34 35.1
Total 63 64.9
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q22A How often does your agency substitute native seed or plant materials having different characteristics when your preferred natives are not available? Native seed or plant material of different species.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Frequently 36 37.1 41.9 41.9
Infrequently 44 45.4 51.2 93.0
Never 6 6.2 7.0 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q22B How often does your agency substitute native seed or plant materials having different characteristics when your preferred natives are not available? Native seed or plant material from a different region.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Frequently 25 25.8 29.1 29.1
Infrequently 51 52.6 59.3 88.4
Never 10 10.3 11.6 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0

Q22C How often does your agency substitute native seed or plant materials having different characteristics when your preferred natives are not available? Other, please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Frequently 2 2.1 10.5 10.5
Infrequently 5 5.2 26.3 36.8
Never 12 12.4 63.2 100.0
Total 19 19.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 6 6.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 67 69.1
Total 78 80.4
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q23A Was this a reason substitutions with native seed or plant materials having different characteristics were typically made? Because native seed or plant material with the preferred characteristics were available but too expensive.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 29 29.9 35.4 35.4
No 39 40.2 47.6 82.9
Unsure 14 14.4 17.1 100.0
Total 82 84.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 8 8.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 2 2.1
Total 15 15.5
Total 97 100.0

Q23B Was this a reason substitutions with native seed or plant materials having different characteristics were typically made? Because native seed or plant material with the preferred characteristics were available but not within the timeline needed.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 49 50.5 60.5 60.5
No 22 22.7 27.2 87.7
Unsure 10 10.3 12.3 100.0
Total 81 83.5 100.0
Missing Branching skip 8 8.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 16 16.5
Total 97 100.0

Q23C Was this a reason substitutions with native seed or plant materials having different characteristics were typically made? Because native seed or plant material with the preferred characteristics were unavailable regardless of price and timing.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 68 70.1 81.0 81.0
No 8 8.2 9.5 90.5
Unsure 8 8.2 9.5 100.0
Total 84 86.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 8 8.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
Total 13 13.4
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q23D Was this a reason substitutions with native seed or plant materials having different characteristics were typically made? Other reasons for the substitutions. Please specify.

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes 8 8.2 32.0 32.0
No 10 10.3 40.0 72.0
Unsure 7 7.2 28.0 100.0
Total 25 25.8 100.0
Missing Branching skip 8 8.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 59 60.8
Total 72 74.2
Total 97 100.0

Q24 In order to evaluate [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials, do you check on the survival of the seed or plant materials after planting?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Yes, for most project 63 64.9 71.6 71.6
Yes, for some projects 23 23.7 26.1 97.7
No 2 2.1 2.3 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q25 For a typical project, when is the last time you checked on the survival of the seed or plant materials after planting?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid About 1 year or less after seeding/planting 21 21.6 24.4 24.4
1 to 3 years after seeding/planting 39 40.2 45.3 69.8
Greater than 3 years after seeding/planting 26 26.8 30.2 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 5 5.2
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q26 Does [DEPARTMENT] have the range of in-house expertise needed for the various aspects of projects that use native seeds or plants, or are there some gaps in the expertise available in-house?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid We have the expertise we need in-house 51 52.6 58.0 58.0
We have some gaps in expertise. Pease specify: 34 35.1 38.6 96.6
Don''t know 3 3.1 3.4 100.0
Total 88 90.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 1 1.0
Total 9 9.3
Total 97 100.0

Q27_O What are the biggest barriers or disincentives to using native seed and plant materials in your work? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

Code Count
1. Availability 48
2. Cost 38
3. Communication issues 1
4. Genetics 16
5. Geographic or ecosystem limitations conditions 9
7. Systems 5
8. Timing 9
9 Other 0
10. Lack of knowledge 11
11. Lack of support for native plants/seeds 13
11. Not applicable, no comment 7

Q28 Do you anticipate that the use of native seed or plant materials by the [DEPARTMENT] is likely to increase or decrease in the near-term future?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Increase 65 67.0 75.6 75.6
Decrease 2 2.1 2.3 77.9
Unsure 19 19.6 22.1 100.0
Total 86 88.7 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 3 3.1
Total 11 11.3
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q28_O Do you anticipate that the use of native seed or plant materials by the [DEPARTMENT] is likely to increase or decrease in the near-term future? Please explain why. (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

Increase
CODE Count
Preference, demand, interest 13
Research, Funding 6
Relationships 4
Environmental reasons 8
Awareness, education 11
Habitat programs, restoration 12
Projects 7
Decrease
CODE
Staffing 1
Unsure
CODE
Funding dependent 3
Natives already 4
Climate dependent 1
Innovation dependent 1
Remain the same 3

Q29 Do you anticipate that [DEPARTMENT]’s use of native seed or plant materials is likely to increase or decrease in the long-term future?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Increase 62 63.9 72.9 72.9
Decrease 1 1.0 1.2 74.1
Unsure 22 22.7 25.9 100.0
Total 85 87.6 100.0
Missing Branching skip 3 3.1
Partial breakoff 5 5.2
No answer 4 4.1
Total 12 12.4
Total 97 100.0
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q29_O Do you anticipate that [DEPARTMENT]’s use of native seed or plant materials is likely to increase or decrease in the long-term future? Please explain why. (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

Increase
CODE Count
Awareness, education 7
Preference, demand, interest 13
Environmental reasons 7
Funding, research 4
Population growth 2
Habitat programs, restoration 9
See Q28 5
Unsure
CODE
Funding, research dependent 1
Markets 3
Project dependent 2
Needs dependent 2
Climate dependent 2
See Q28 3
No answer
Natives already 1
See Q28 1

Q30 Thinking about the three-year period from 2017 to 2019, what was [DEPARTMENT]’s approximate average annual expenditure on native seed and plant materials combined? (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

Total
Freq %
$100,000 and below 43 56%
Over $100,000 26 34%
Don’t know 8 10%
Total 77 100%
Missing 20
Total 97
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Q31_O If you have any additional comments, please feel free to type them in the space provided below. Thank you for your help! (Open-ended response coding frequencies)

DESCRIPTION count
Talked about managing or using nonnative seeds/plants and/or why non-native seed/plants are used instead of native seed/plants. 4
Talked about research or need for research. 4
Questioning whether the term "native" to a region is actually true, and/or difficult to determine the origin of non-certified seed 2
Talked about something specific to a survey question or how they answered. 8
Specific to what their business does 11
Said NA 1
Suggested Citation:"Appendix 2D: State Government Departments Survey Frequency Distributions." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26618.
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Extreme weather and wildfires, intensified by climate change, are damaging the native plant communities of landscapes across the United States. Native plant communities are foundational to thriving ecosystems, delivering goods and services that regulate the environment and support life, provide food and shelter for a wide range of native animals, and embody a wealth of genetic information with many beneficial applications. Restoring impaired ecosystems requires a supply of diverse native plant seeds that are well suited to the climates, soils, and other living species of the system.

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