Trends in campsite condition: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and Grand Canyon National Park

David N. Cole; Troy E. Hall

doi:10.2737/INT-RP-453

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Trends in campsite condition: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and Grand Canyon National Park

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Authors:

David N. Cole, Troy E. Hall

Year:

1992

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-RP-453

Source:

Res. Pap. INT-453. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 40 p

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Abstract

The overall trend in condition on established campsites was one of slight deterioration, with the most deterioration occurring in campsite area, mineral soil exposure, and tree damage. Impacts to ground cover vegetation were relatively stable. Differences in amount of impact between high-use and low-use sites generally increased over time.

Keywords

ecological impact, campsites, wilderness, backcountry, trends, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Grand Canyon National Park

Citation

Cole, David N.; Hall, Troy E. 1992. Trends in campsite condition: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and Grand Canyon National Park. Res. Pap. INT-RP-453. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 40 p