Management Perceptions of Off-Highway Vehicle Use on National Forest System Lands in Appalachia | Zendy

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Management Perceptions of Off-Highway Vehicle Use on National Forest System Lands in Appalachia

Author(s) -

Chad D. Pierskalla,

Michael A. Schuett,

Katherine A. Thompson

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

northern journal of applied forestry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1938-3762

pISSN - 0742-6348

DOI - 10.1093/njaf/28.4.208

Subject(s) - appalachia , closing (real estate) , national forest , perception , limiting , forest management , service (business) , geography , environmental resource management , business , forestry , psychology , marketing , environmental science , engineering , paleontology , mechanical engineering , finance , neuroscience , biology

In 2005, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) issued new standards for dealing with unmanaged recreation. All National Forest System units are to develop travel management plans by 2009. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in perceptions between USFS managers of national forests in Appalachia with low and high levels of offhighway vehicle (OHV) use regarding OHV-related issues and management tactics. This information will help managers in this region make informed decisions about OHV management when developing travel plans. Managers with high levels of OHV use reported more physical impacts, safety issues, and use of more management tactics. It is recommended that managers weigh the costs, benefits, and resource impacts of OHV use prior to designating additional areas for OHV recreation.

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