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Citation for publication number 165:
Cole, David N. 1986. Resource impacts caused by recreation. In: A literature review: The President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors. Washington, DC: The President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors: Management 1-11pp.
Leopold Publication Number 165
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Abstract:
     The pursuit of recreational activities inevitably has an effect on the resource--vegetation, soil, wildlife, and water. Whether these impacts are considered to be positive or negative depends on the management objectives of the area affected. The severity of the positive or negative response, which dictates the acuteness of the need for mitigation measures, is also influenced by management objectives. The reasons for impacts compromise the objective of preserving natural conditions. Elsewhere impacts can make recreational areas and facilities less attractive, desirable, or functional.

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