Unstaffed trail registration compliance in a backcountry recreation area.

Earl C. Leatherberry; David W. Lime

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-214

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Unstaffed trail registration compliance in a backcountry recreation area.

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Authors:

Earl C. Leatherberry, David W. Lime

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-214

Source:

Research Paper NC-214. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Presents findings from a study in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to evaluate the effectiveness of unstaffed trail registration stations to obtain recreation use information. Two registration approaches were evaluated: (1) self-issued voluntary registration form, and (2) self-issued mandatory registration form. The paper also cites factors influencing registration compliance and gives implications for management.

Keywords

self-registration, recreation use management, remote sensing

Citation

Leatherberry, Earl C.; Lime, David W. 1981. Unstaffed trail registration compliance in a backcountry recreation area. Research Paper NC-214. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station