How much fun? Evaluating economic implications of recreation in national forests.

摘要: Millions of people head to federal lands every year for recreation—891 million visits in 2016 alone. These have significant economic implications, not only restaurants, resorts, outfitters, and other businesses near recreation sites, but also the actually participating outdoor recreation.Scientists Eric White Jeff Kline, both with U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, worked colleagues summarize results from more than 400 studies that measure value hold opportunities. The information shows importance of national forests public is substantial.Forest scientists predict steady growth over next decade beyond as incomes rise population United States grows. That’s good news, it means will be competing campsites, parking spaces at trailheads, prime fishing spots. Crowding may make these special places less appealing, while overuse can lead ecological damage.The work by White, their quantifies recreation, just through monetary transactions, terms enjoyment. This helping forest managers they manage multiple uses.