Constraints and benefits of changing the distribution process for recreation special use permits in the U.S

Jessie Meybin; Robert Burns; Alan Graefe; Jim Absher

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Constraints and benefits of changing the distribution process for recreation special use permits in the U.S

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Authors:

Jessie Meybin, Robert Burns, Alan Graefe, Jim Absher

Year:

2010

Type:

General Technical Report - Proceedings

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Watts, Clifton E., Jr.; Fisher, Cherie LeBlanc, eds. Proceedings of the 2009 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-66. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 199-203.

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Abstract

A significant policy change governing recreation Special Use Permits on U.S. Federal lands was implemented in October 2008. The changes may have a major impact on current and potential recreation users, members of local communities, and existing outfitter/guide services. This paper presents findings from interviews with permit distribution supervisors about changes in the permit allocation process. This research is one part of a larger project focused on developing a universal but flexible framework by which permit distribution officials can allocate and monitor recreation Special Use Permits.

Parent Publication

Proceedings of the 2009 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium

Citation

Meybin, Jessie; Burns, Robert; Graefe, Alan; Absher, James D. 2010. Constraints and benefits of changing the distribution process for recreation special use permits in the U.S. Forest Service. In: Watts, Clifton E., Jr.; Fisher, Cherie LeBlanc, eds. Proceedings of the 2009 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-66. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 199-203.