Landowner perceptions of three types of boating in the Saranac Lakes area of New York State׳s Adirondack Park
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Abstract
In order for natural resource managers to better understand conflicting landowner perspectives related to non-motorized, motorized, and personal watercraft use, this study examines the demographic and experiential characteristics, values, attitudes, and beliefs of landowners in the Saranac Lakes area of the Adirondack Park in New York State. A mixed-methods approach, composed of 20 in-depth interviews with land managers and a mail survey of 1000 landowners, was used. Three path analyses were completed, one for each type of boat use. Results indicate that resource-related values influence beliefs and attitudes related to boat use, supporting the cognitive hierarchy model of human behavior (Fulton, D. C., Manfredo, M. J., & Lipscomb, J. (1996). Wildlife value orientations: a conceptual and measurement approach. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 1, 24–47). In addition, length of residence in the area, past participation in non-motorized and motorized boating, age, and education were found to influence attitudes towards certain types of boating. The results of this study can be used by natural resource managers to identify management strategies that better address the values and recreational interests of landowners.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Landowner perceptions of three types of boating in the Saranac Lakes area of New York State׳s Adirondack Park |
| Series title | Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jort.2015.04.003 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center |
| Description | 11 p. |
| First page | 53 |
| Last page | 63 |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Other Geospatial | Adirondack Park, Saranac Lakes area |
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