{"product_id":"wildland-recreation-ecology-and-management-9781118397008","title":"Wildland Recreation: Ecology and Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eWILDLAND RECREATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN WILDLANDS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third edition provides an updated and thorough examination of the ecological impacts of recreational use on wildlands and the best management practices to employ in places where recreation and preservation of natural conditions are important - and often conflicting - objectives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering the latest research, this edition provides detailed information about the environmental changes that result from recreational use. It describes spatial patterns of impact and trends over time, and then explores the factors that determine the magnitude of impact, including the amount of use, the type and behavior of use, and the environmental durability. Numerous examples, drawn from parks and recreation areas around the world, give readers an insight into why certain areas are more heavily damaged than others, and demonstrate the techniques available to mitigate damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book incorporates both the first-hand experience of the authors and an exhaustive review of the world's literature on the subject. Boxes provide quick access to important material, and further resources are referenced in an extensive bibliography. Essential reading for all park and protected area management professionals, this book is also a useful textbook for upper division undergraduate and graduate students on recreation ecology and recreation management courses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Hammitt\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and Forest Resources, at Clemson University, South Carolina. His research specialties include the environmental psychology of privacy-solitude, place bonding, visual preferences within wildland settings, and user impacts in wildland recreation areas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Cole\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Scientist at Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, Missoula, Montana. He has conducted research in recreation ecology for 40 years, particularly in wilderness areas in the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Monz\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Recreation Resource Management in the Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University, Utah. He teaches courses in outdoor recreation management, ecological impacts of recreation, nature-based tourism, interpretation and outdoor education. His research specialty is recreation ecology where he has worked extensively on recreation disturbance to soil and plant communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332458877202,"sku":"9781118397008","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9e3d28fb-02bc-4dea-9d1b-0cd4abab24f6.jpg?v=1727837604","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wildland-recreation-ecology-and-management-9781118397008","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}