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Spildie, David R.; Cole, David N.; Walker, Sarah C. 2000. Effectiveness of a Confinement Strategy in Reducing Pack Stock Impacts at Campsites in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho. In: Cole, David N.; McCool, Stephen F.; Borrie, William T.; O’Loughlin,
Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference—
Volume 5: Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management; 2000 May 23–
27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-5. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 199-208.
Leopold
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Abstract:
In 1993, a management program was initiated in the
Seven Lakes Basin in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to bring
high levels of campsite impact into compliance with management
standards. The core of the strategy involved confining use, particularly
by stock groups, and restoring certain campsites and portions
of campsites. In just five years, campsite impacts were reduced
substantially. Disturbed and bare area decreased on campsites, as
did tree scarring and mineral soil exposure. Vegetation cover increased.
The only impact parameter that continued to get worse was
tree root exposure. Continuation of this program would likely
reduce the extent of disturbance to less than one-third of the
disturbance that existed before implementation. Fiscal costs were
substantial, but experiential costs were judged to be minimal. This
program should provide a good model for other wildernesses with
campsite problems in certain destination areas.
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