The role of futures forecasts in recreation: some applications in the third nationwide outdoor recreation plan

Meg Maguire; Dana R. Younger

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The role of futures forecasts in recreation: some applications in the third nationwide outdoor recreation plan

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Authors:

Meg Maguire, Dana R. Younger

Year:

1980

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: LaPage, Wilbur F., ed. Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-57. Vols. I and II. Broomall, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experimental Station: 19-26.

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Abstract

This paper provides a quick glimpse into the theoretical applicability and importance of futures forecasting techniques in recreation policy planning. The paper also details contemporary socioeconomic trends affecting recreation, current recreation participation patterns and anticipated social changes which will alter public recreation experiences as developed in the Third Nationwide Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Parent Publication

Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium

Citation

Maguire, Meg; Younger, Dana R. 1980. The role of futures forecasts in recreation: some applications in the third nationwide outdoor recreation plan. In: LaPage, Wilbur F., ed. Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-57. Vols. I and II. Broomall, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experimental Station: 19-26.