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Table 1 Community themes emerging from qualitative data analysis displayed by data source frequency counts

From: Small town identity and history's contribution to a response in policy change: a case study of transition from coal to biomass energy conversion

Theme

Source

Interview participants

Consultant reports

Newspaper articles

Archival data

Total

i) Traditions of resource-based industry congruent with producing and burning forest-based renewable fuels

19

8

15

2

44

ii) Historical linkages to a strong entrepreneurial ethic

15

3

7

2

27

iii) Community members' recognition of AGS's multifaceted role in the community

17

4

6

0

27

iv) A strong community spirit and desire to fight for their town

13

6

4

5

28

Total number of sources

20

16

46

26

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