Campsites in three western wildernesses: Proliferation and changes in condition over 12 to 16 years

David N. Cole

doi:10.2737/INT-RP-463

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Campsites in three western wildernesses: Proliferation and changes in condition over 12 to 16 years

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Authors:

David N. Cole

Year:

1993

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-RP-463

Source:

Res. Pap. INT-463. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 15 p

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Abstract

Changes in the number and condition of campsites were monitored for 12 to 16 years in portions of the Lee Metcalf, Selway-Bitterroot, and Eagle Cap Wildernesses. The number of campsites increased by 53 to 123 percent, indicating that campsite impacts have increased greatly. Suggestions for reducing campsite impacts are provided.

Keywords

ecological impacts, trends, Montana, Oregon, damage

Citation

Cole, David N. 1993. Campsites in three western wildernesses: Proliferation and changes in condition over 12 to 16 years. Res. Pap. INT-RP-463. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 15 p.