Communicating rules in recreation areas

Terence L. Ross; George H. Moeller

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Communicating rules in recreation areas

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Terence L. Ross, George H. Moeller

Year:

1974

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-297. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 12p.

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Abstract

Five hundred fifty-eight campers were surveyed on the Allegheny National Forest to determine their knowledge of rules governing recreation behavior. Most of them were uninformed about the rules. Results of the study suggest that previous camping experience, age, camping style, and residence significantly affect knowledge of rules. Campers who received rule brochures or saw posted signs had significantly higher scores on knowledge of rules than others. Concentrating communication efforts on adolescents, tent campers, low frequency-of-visit campers, and non-locals might produce immediate gains in knowledge about rules.

Citation

Ross, Terence L.; Moeller, George H. 1974. Communicating rules in recreation areas. Res. Pap. NE-297. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 12p.