Survey data on people's forest use patterns and perceptions of border security measures in Białowieża Forest region, Poland

A survey was conducted in June-July 2022 to obtain information about people's forest use patterns and opinions and feelings about border security measures (state of emergency, border zone closure, militarization) instituted in northeastern Poland starting in September 2021. Participants were informed that the survey was voluntary and anonymous. Participants were not obliged to respond to all questions and could stop the survey at any time. Survey completion and submission implied consent to participate. Participants had to be at least 18 years of age to take part in the survey. They had to be residents of the Białowieża Forest region. 100 persons participated in the survey. Of these 100 persons, 44 identified as local (born in the region). Data are coded and a key is provided. Some responses are aggregated and only responses to close-ended questions are shared, to prevent disclosure of potentially identifying information.