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Trends in wilderness use and their social and ecological implications

Creator:

Hall, Troy E.

Abstract:

Three studies were performed in Oregon wildernesses. The first used wilderness permit and trailhead registration data to evaluate trends in use of Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Eagle Cap Wildernesses from 1976 to 1994. Recreational visitor days were found to have declined, but the number of visits increased dramatically, because...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Encounter norms in more developed river settings

Creator:

Martinson, Kristen S.

Abstract:

Much of the research on social carrying capacity in recreation settings has focused on backcountry or primitive areas where recreationists' perceptions of social contact are a critical element of a quality experience. A challenge now facing resource managers and planners is to apply what has been learned about social carrying...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Interest group evaluations of ecological, social, and management criteria for wilderness campsites

Creator:

Shindler, Bruce A.

Abstract:

Extensive use of wilderness campsites has caused resource deterioration in numerous backcountry locations. Resource managers are responsible for maintaining natural wilderness-like conditions in these areas and providing opportunities for the public to use and enjoy them. This requires that realistic standards for resource impacts be determined and that publicly supported...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis