Indirect effects of recreation on wildlife

David N. Cole; Peter B. Landres

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Indirect effects of recreation on wildlife

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David N. Cole, Peter B. Landres

Year:

1995

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Knight, Richard L.; Gutzwiller , Kevin J ., eds. Wildlife and recreationists: coexistence through management and research. Washington, D.C.: Island Press: Chapter 11, 183-202

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Abstract

Most of this book focuses on direct impacts to wildlife that result from contact with people. The purpose of our chapter is to provide a broad overview of the indirect influences that recreation has on wildlife. Recreational activities can change the habitat of an animal. This, in turn, affects the behavior, survival, reproduction, and distribution of individuals. Although more difficult to isolate and study, these indirect impacts may be as serious and long-lasting as direct impacts for many species.

Keywords

recreation, wildlife, habitats, impacts, human contact, coexistence

Citation

Cole, David N.; Landres, Peter B. 1995. Indirect effects of recreation on wildlife. In: Knight, Richard L.; Gutzwiller , Kevin J ., eds. Wildlife and recreationists: coexistence through management and research. Washington, D.C.: Island Press: Chapter 11, 183-202