Improving estimates of wilderness use from mandatory travel permits.

David W. Lime; Grace A. Lorence

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Improving estimates of wilderness use from mandatory travel permits.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David W. Lime, Grace A. Lorence

Year:

1974

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-101. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Mandatory permits provide recreation managers with better use estimates. Because some visitors do not obtain permits, use estimates based on permit data need to be corrected. In the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a method was devised for distinguishing noncomplying groups and finding correction factors that reflect the impact of these groups. Suggestions for improving compliance are also discussed. Overall compliance was 88% of the sample. Groups without permits were primarily daytime motorboat users. The method is applicable to other wilderness areas where permits are required.

Keywords

use estimates, recreation management, dispersed recreation areas, overuse

Citation

Lime, David W.; Lorence, Grace A. 1974. Improving estimates of wilderness use from mandatory travel permits. Research Paper NC-101. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station