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Farrell, Tracy; Hall, Troy E.; White, Dave D. – Journal of Leisure Research, 2001
Interviewed campers regarding their perceptions of impacts to vegetation, soil, and trees, comparing campers' measurements of vegetation loss, mineral soil exposure, tree damage, and site size with managers' evaluations. Most campers noticed vegetation impacts, and about half noticed soil impacts and tree damage. Most commented positively about…
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecology