Defining acceptable conditions in wilderness |
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Authors: | J W Roggenbuck D R Williams A E Watson |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Forestry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061-0324 Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;(2) Intermountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service, 59807 Missoula, Montana, USA |
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Abstract: | The limits of acceptable change (LAC) planning framework recognizes that forest managers must decide what indicators of wilderness
conditions best represent resource naturalness and high-quality visitor experiences and how much change from the pristine
is acceptable for each indicator. Visitor opinions on the aspects of the wilderness that have great impact on their experience
can provide valuable input to selection of indicators. Cohutta, Georgia; Caney Creek, Arkansas; Upland Island, Texas; and
Rattlesnake, Montana, wilderness visitors have high shared agreement that littering and damage to trees in campsites, noise,
and seeing wildlife are very important influences on wilderness experiences. Camping within sight or sound of other people
influences experience quality more than do encounters on the trails. Visitors’ standards of acceptable conditions within wilderness
vary considerably, suggesting a potential need to manage different zones within wilderness for different clientele groups
and experiences. Standards across wildernesses, however, are remarkably similar. |
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Keywords: | Wilderness management Wilderness experiences Wilderness site conditions Visitor preferences Limits of acceptable change |
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