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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Forest recreation"”.
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Universal design in forest recreation: planning for a transition towards the accessibility of U.S. National Forest recreation areas
… planning for accessibility to developed National Forest recreation sites. Accessibility is defined in terms of access to opportunities for persons with disabilities as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The subject of the study is the Mount Rogers Ranger District of the …
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Relationships between motivation and psychological distance in a forest recreation environment
… of this study was to field test a portion of the recreation quality theory: a conceptual framework which seeks to provide insight into the behavior of outdoor recreationists. Specifically, the inverse relationship of two variables which may affect the quality of outdoor recreation was examined. …
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An Evaluation of a Pilot Interpretive Program for National Forest Recreation Areas in East Texas
… conducted at Ratcliff and Double Lake National Forest Recreation Areas to evaluate visitor characteristics and the effectiveness of interpretive services as a management tool. Two hundred eighty-two campers completed the visitor survey. A one hundred percent sample was attempted at both …
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Case studies of the role of nonprofit volunteer organizations in forest recreation and park management
… assist government agencies in managing the recreational resources of public lands in many parts of the Eastern United States. With a depressed economy, the role these organizations take can be particularly important in the continuing provision of quality outdoor recreation experiences. This …
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RECREATION ALLOCATIONS ON NATIONAL FORESTS: THE CLAIMS AND FRAMES OF RECREATIONISTS
<p>While demand for outdoor recreation experiences on national forests is increasing, many existing recreation allocations on national forests are outdated or jeopardize the environment. Accordingly, the U.S. Forest Service is revisiting recreation allocations on many national forests. The Forest …
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RECREATION ALLOCATIONS ON NATIONAL FORESTS: THE CLAIMS AND FRAMES OF RECREATIONISTS
<p>While demand for outdoor recreation experiences on national forests is increasing, many existing recreation allocations on national forests are outdated or jeopardize the environment. Accordingly, the U.S. Forest Service is revisiting recreation allocations on many national forests. The Forest …
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Planning and Management of Recreation in Icelandic Forests: Developing infrastructure (input) strategies based on preference and benefit (output) analysis
Opportunities for forest recreation are relatively new in Iceland, as are the forests. No framework for planning and management exists for recreational forests in Iceland and data necessary for constructing such a framework are lacking. In order to provide the necessary data, a self-administered …
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Examining the Influence of Landscape on Natural Resource Management in the American West: A Geospatial Approach
… discussed. The third chapter examines demand for forest recreation in a National Forest between 2005 and 2010 with a spatial travel cost model that accounts for landscape effects associated with an individuals home residence. Willingness to pay for access to the forest declined in real terms …