Undesirable behavior in forest campgrounds

Roger N. Clark

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Undesirable behavior in forest campgrounds

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Roger N. Clark

Year:

1971

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 150-155.

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Abstract

A 3-year study indicates that nuisance behaviors, law violations, vandalism, and littering in forest campgrounds are more extensive than is generally believed. All campers share responsibility for the problems. Violations occur because of ignorance of, lack of understanding, or a willingness to disregard rules. Control measures are discussed, including an incentive system utilizing monetary and nonmonetary rewards, which was used successfully to control littering in a large forest campground.

Parent Publication

Recreation Symposium Proceedings

Citation

Clark, Roger N. 1971. Undesirable behavior in forest campgrounds. In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 150-155.