Diverse users of four urban national forests: participation, preferences, and perceptions

Deborah J. Chavez; David D. Olson

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Diverse users of four urban national forests: participation, preferences, and perceptions

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Authors:

Deborah J. Chavez, David D. Olson

Year:

2009

Type:

Other

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

In: 8th Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, June 4-7, 2009, Honolulu, HI: pp. 294-308

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Abstract

In natural areas, families and friends can come together to have fun, celebrate important occasions or just relax and take time out. This immense social value is part of the 'glue' of a healthy society (Landy 2008). Several researchers have identified values from natural area visits to include social cohesion, improved mental health, improved physical health, stress relief, and psychological wellbeing (Gobster 2005, Manning & More 2002, Williams 2006).

Citation

Chavez, Deborah J.; Olson, David D. 2009. Diverse users of four urban national forests: participation, preferences, and perceptions. 2009 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences. Honolulu, HI; June 4-7. p. 294-308.