| Abstract: | Ecotourism and protected area visitation in Central and South America are largely dependent upon a relatively undisturbed quality of natural resources. However, visitation may impact vegetation, soil, water and wildlife resources, and degrade visitor facilities such as recreation sites and trails. Findings are reported from trail impact research conducted at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile. The frequency and magnitude of selected trail impacts and the relative effect of the amount of use, vegetation type, trail position and trail grade are investigated. Findings differed from previous studies in that amount of use was significantly related to both trail width increases and trail erosion. Management actions to minimize trail impacts are offered. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 5224184 |
| Citation Author: | Farrell, T.A.; Marion, J.L. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation End Page: | 59 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Leisure/Loisir |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 29 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 31-59 |
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| Citation Public Comments: | 5943_Farr.pdf |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Trail impacts and trail impact management related to ecotourism visitation at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile; 2002; Article; Journal; Leisure/Loisir; Farrell, T.A.; Marion, J.L. |
| Citation Start Page: | 31 |
| Citation Volume: | 26 |
| Citation Year: | 2002 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Trail impacts and trail impact management related to ecotourism visitation at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile; 2002; Article; Journal; Leisure/Loisir; Farrell, T.A.; Marion, J.L. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.unbf.ca/kinesiology/leisure/journal/evolution/leisureinfo/leisuretable/Farrell.html |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
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