| 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. |
| Genre: | Book chapter |
| ProdID: | 5210979 |
| Citation Author: | Marion, J.L. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Editor: | Kirchner, Hannah (editor) |
| Citation End Page: | 196 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | National Outdoor Ethic Conference Proceedings, April 18-21, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri, New directions for responsible outdoor recreation |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 308 |
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| Citation Public Comments: | Session title: Access and management: Public land perplexities --balancing resource protection and recreation. |
| Citation Publisher: | Izaak Walton League of America |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Recreation ecology research findings: Implications for wilderness and park managers; 1998; Book chapter; National Outdoor Ethic Conference Proceedings, April 18-21, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri, New directions for responsible outdoor recreation; Marion, J.L. |
| Citation Start Page: | 188 |
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| Citation Year: | 1998 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Recreation ecology research findings: Implications for wilderness and park managers; 1998; Book chapter; National Outdoor Ethic Conference Proceedings, April 18-21, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri, New directions for responsible outdoor recreation; Marion, J.L. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:23 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Izaak Walton League of America |
