Recreation ecology research findings: Implications for wilderness and park managers
Session title: Access and management: Public land perplexities --balancing resource protection and recreation.
Edited by: Hannah Kirchner
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Abstract
Recreationists unintentionally trample vegetation, erode soil, and disturb wildlife. Such human-related impacts present a dilemma for managers charged with the dual objectives of providing recreational opportunities and preserving natural environments. This paper presents some of the principal findings and management implications from research on visitor impacts to protected areas, termed recreation ecology research. This field of study seeks to identify the type and extent of resource impacts and to evaluate relationships between use-related, environmental, and managerial factors. The capabilities and managerial utility of recreation impact monitoring are also described.
Suggested Citation
Marion, J., 1998, Recreation ecology research findings: Implications for wilderness and park managers, chap. of National Outdoor Ethic Conference Proceedings, April 18-21, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri, New directions for responsible outdoor recreation, p. 188-196.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Recreation ecology research findings: Implications for wilderness and park managers |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Izaak Walton League of America |
| Publisher location | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 308 |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | National Outdoor Ethic Conference Proceedings, April 18-21, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri, New directions for responsible outdoor recreation |
| First page | 188 |
| Last page | 196 |