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Appendix 2D State Departments Survey Frequency Distributions Q01A Does [DEPARTMENT] use native seed for any purpose? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 140 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q03A Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Local or municipal level. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 141
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q03D Does [DEPARTMENT] conduct projects that use seed and plant materials at this level? Other levels, please specify. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 142 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 143
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q05A Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Purchased from commercial suppliers. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 144 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q05D Between 2017-2019 did you obtain native seed or plant materials in this way? Obtained from any other sources. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 145
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q07 Were any of the native seeds used between 2017-2019 wild collected on state land? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 146 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 147
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 148 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q11B Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Creation/restoration of wildlife habitat (other than pollinator habitat projects). Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 149
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 150 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q11H Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Stream erosion mitigation/restoration. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 151
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q11K Were native seed or plant materials used for this purpose between 2017-2019? Green infrastructure. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 152 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q13 Does [DEPARTMENT] contract out seeding or planting activities with native seed or plant materials? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 153
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q14C Does the [DEPARTMENT] have this form of seed storage? Freezer storage. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 154 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q16 Are the contracts usually established . . . Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid before the supplier begins 15 15.5 36.6 36.6 the seed production process? after the supplier begins 10 10.3 24.4 61.0 the seed production process? Unsure of timing of 16 16.5 39.0 100.0 contract 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 Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 155
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q17C Do you use this source to obtain information about the availability of native seed and plant materials? Preapproved vendors Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 156 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q18A Do you use this method to communicate to suppliers about your anticipated future need for native seed or plant materials? Requests for proposals. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 157
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 158 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q19A Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? Technical specifications. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 159
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report Q19D Does this specification or guideline apply to [DEPARTMENT] projects that involve native seed or plant materials? Funding source specifications. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 160 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 161
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 162 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 163
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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. Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid About 1 year or less after 21 21.6 24.4 24.4 seeding/planting 1 to 3 years after 39 40.2 45.3 69.8 seeding/planting Greater than 3 years after 26 26.8 30.2 100.0 seeding/planting 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 97 100.0 164 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent Valid We have the expertise we 51 52.6 58.0 58.0 need in-house We have some gaps in 34 35.1 38.6 96.6 expertise. Pease specify: 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? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 Prepublication Copy 165
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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]âs use of native seed or plant materials is likely to increase or decrease in the long-term future? Cumulative Frequency Percent Valid Percent 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 97 100.0 166 Prepublication Copy
Appendix 2D Q29_O Do you anticipate that [DEPARTMENT]âs 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]âs 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 Prepublication Copy 167
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report 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 1 168 Prepublication Copy
