Surveys

This industry barriers survey is intended to complement, not duplicate, the “Forest Industry Data Collection System (FIDACS) Biomass Form (University of Montana),” and we greatly appreciate the time you invest in completing this survey.

What is Working Watersheds (and purpose of this survey)?
Working Watersheds is a state-wide program to restore Colorado’s timber and forest products industry to a sustainable and productive state, while improving watershed health. Key objectives include financial sustainability for businesses, lowering the cost of investment for capital needs, improving end markets, and reducing other barriers for new and existing businesses.

Your completion of this survey is a critical step in understanding the barriers to expanding your business (e.g., social, economic, or environmental), so we may actively work to lower those barriers. Together with our partners, we aim to develop a timber industry restoration plan for Colorado by early 2027.

COMPLETED SURVEYS (Deadline May 30, 2026)
Please fill out the survey as completely and accurately as you can. If information is not available, please give us your best estimates. For questions that do not apply to your operation, please proceed to the next question. We estimate this questionnaire will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.  Our staff in Fort Collins will be happy to assist you in completing the survey as needed.

The surveys are available in a fillable pdf (Adobe) or online:

Download Timber Industry Barriers Survey (Adobe PDF)

Fill Out Timber Industry Barriers Survey Online (Google Form)

The Google Form information will be compiled automatically, but you may also save a copy on your computer for future reference. If you complete the survey via the pdf, please email a completed copy to John Giordanengo at john@economicrestoration.org.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact John at 970-420-7346. We are also happy to interview you over the phone or in person if you’d prefer to share your information verbally.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Your data will be HELD STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Only aggregated information (i.e., data summarized by county, not listing individual companies) will be reported.