email introduction and reminders

Initial Email Invitation

Subject Line: Share Your Joshua Tree Experience – Survey Invitation

Dear [Visitor First Name],

Thank you for your recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park on [Date of Onsite Intercept] and your willingness to help with our visitor use management study. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of the park and enhancing the visitor experience.

We encourage you to complete a brief survey about your experience. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Click here to begin the survey.

Why your feedback matters:

Your responses will help the park better understand visitor needs and inform future planning efforts. The results of this study may be published in a report for managers at Joshua Tree National Park. However, we will not disclose who participated in the surveys by name, specific location, or any other identifiable information that would link the results to an individual. The information collected during the study will not be used or distributed for future research studies.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mbrownl@clemson.edu.

Thank you for taking the time to support Joshua Tree National Park!

Sincerely,

Matthew T.J. Brownlee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Park Solutions Lab | Clemson University Institute for Parks

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

First Reminder (Sent 3 days after the initial email)

Subject Line: Reminder: Share Your Thoughts About Joshua Tree

Dear [Visitor Name],

Thank you again for your willingness to help with our visitor use management study. A few days ago, we invited you to participate in a short survey about your recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park. We haven’t yet received your responses, and we’d greatly appreciate your input.

There is still time to share your thoughts! The survey takes only 10 minutes to complete.

Click here to begin the survey.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mbrownl@clemson.edu.

Your feedback is vital for improving visitor experiences and preserving Joshua Tree National Park for future generations.

Thank you again for your time and for supporting this important research.

Warm regards,

Matthew T.J. Brownlee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Park Solutions Lab | Clemson University Institute for Parks

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Second Reminder (Sent 3 days after the first reminder)

Subject Line: Last Chance: Help Shape the Future of Joshua Tree

Dear [Visitor Name],

Thank you again for your willingness to help with our visitor use management study. This is a final reminder to participate in our survey about your recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Your voice is crucial in helping us understand and improve visitor experiences.

If you would like to contribute, please complete the survey within the next two days. It only takes 10 minutes to complete the survey.

Click here to begin the survey.

We deeply value your input, and we thank you for considering this opportunity to support Joshua Tree National Park.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mbrownl@clemson.edu.

Sincerely,

Matthew T.J. Brownlee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Park Solutions Lab | Clemson University Institute for Parks

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina