Public participation in wilderness and backcountry litter control: a review of research and management experience.

Robert M. Muth; Roger N. Clark

doi:10.1177/004728758001800399

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Public participation in wilderness and backcountry litter control: a review of research and management experience.

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Authors:

Robert M. Muth, Roger N. Clark

Year:

1978

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1177/004728758001800399

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-075. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station: 1-12.

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Abstract

This paper describes the application of the Incentive System for Litter Control to wilderness and backcountry environments. Based on research, observation, and management experience, a set of procedures was developed and is presented here. Additional management considerations are discussed.

Keywords

litter (refuse), wilderness management, recreation use (-forest damage, public involvement

Citation

Muth, Robert M.; Clark, Roger N. 1978. Public participation in wilderness and backcountry litter control: a review of research and management experience. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-075. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station: 1-12.