Managing wilderness recreation use: common problems and potential solutions

David N. Cole; Margaret E. Petersen; Robert C. Lucas

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-230

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Managing wilderness recreation use: common problems and potential solutions

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Authors:

David N. Cole, Margaret E. Petersen, Robert C. Lucas

Year:

1987

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-230

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-230. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 60 p.

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Abstract

Describes pros and cons of potential solutions to common wilderness recreation problems. Covers the purpose of each potential solution, costs to visitors and management, effectiveness, other considerations, and sources of additional information.

Keywords

wilderness, recreation, management techniques, management strategies, backcountry, wilderness planning

Citation

Cole, David N.; Petersen, Margaret E.; Lucas, Robert C. 1987. Managing wilderness recreation use: Common problems and potential solutions. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-230. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 60 p.