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Understanding wilderness crowds through visitor eyes
This book examines how visitors define crowding, value spontaneity, and respond to management ideas in the wilderness. It explores how people view rules that limit use and how regulations might protect wilderness quality without destroying the shared experience.
In-depth analysis shows how attitudes vary by study area, and why certain strategies win more support than others. The work also discusses the trade-offs managers face when allocating access and guiding use in ways that respect both nature and visitor values.
- How visitors define crowding and what matters most to them in a wilderness trip
- Direct and indirect techniques managers use to regulate use
- How support for controls changes with location, income, and lifestyle
- Practical insights for designing fair, effective wilderness policies
Ideal for readers curious about how wilderness regulation blends with visitor experience and conservation goals.
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Visitor Perception of the Wilderness Recreation Carrying Capacity
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the subject of managing wilderness recreation carrying capacity, a complex issue demanding careful consideration from resource managers. It acknowledges the inevitable changes that accompany wilderness use, extending the focus beyond solely ecological impacts to incorporate the social dimension of the experience. The author explores visitor perceptions of solitude, conflicts between user groups, the impact of large parties, and the dynamics of use and satisfaction. With an understanding that wilderness users hold different attitudes and definitions of what constitutes an appropriate wilderness experience, the book introduces a "purism" scale for classifying visitors based on their adherence to the wilderness ideals outlined in the Wilderness Act. This detailed examination of visitor attitudes provides valuable insights for land managers to balance preservation objectives with the growing demand for wilderness recreation. By defining the limits of acceptable change, informed decisions can be made regarding rationing or other management measures to preserve the wilderness experience while accommodating public use. The book's comprehensive analysis of visitor perceptions and preferences offers a structured approach to managing carrying capacity, ensuring a sustainable balance between wilderness protection and recreational enjoyment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528424899_0
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Visitor Perception of the Wilderness Recreation Carrying Capacity (Classic Reprint)
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528424899
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Visitor Perception of the Wilderness Recreation Carrying Capacity (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528424899
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