Management guidelines for monitoring use on backcountry trails

R. E. Leonard; H. E. Echelberger; H. J. Plumley; L. W. Van Meter

doi:10.2737/NE-RN-286

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Management guidelines for monitoring use on backcountry trails

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Authors:

R. E. Leonard, H. E. Echelberger, H. J. Plumley, L. W. Van Meter

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RN-286

Source:

Research Note NE-286. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 20 p.

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Abstract

This state-of-the-art management guideline describes the importance of knowing backcountry use patterns and the questions that should be asked before embarking on a use-monitoring program. It summarizes information about six techniques for monitoring use of backcountry trails and provides practical information about site suitabilities, installation and maintenance requirements, equipment costs, and data analysis considerations of each monitoring system.

Citation

Leonard, R. E.; Echelberger, H. E.; Plumley, H. J.; Van Meter, L. W. 1980. Management guidelines for monitoring use on backcountry trails. Research Note NE-286. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 20 p.