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Utilization of Photographs for Determining Impact Indicators for Trail Management

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  • Sang-Oh Kim

    (Chonbuk National University, Chon-ju, 561-756, Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology)

  • Chang Heon Lee

    (Chonbuk National University, Chon-ju, 561-756, Division of Forest Science, College of Agriculture (Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology))

  • Bo Shelby

    (Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, Department of Forest Resources)

Abstract

“Indicators” are a key component of resource management, but selecting them can be difficult and controversial. This study explores different methods for selecting impact indicators for management of trail conditions by comparing photo survey methods (PSM) with written survey methods (WSM). A total of 661 subjects participated in interviews conducted within Mudeung- Mountain Provincial Park in Kwang-ju, Korea. PSM explained variation in acceptability better than WSM. Six major photo components (in order of importance: area of large rocks on trail, area of wood steps, area of bare roots, area of bare soil, area of small stones, and area of stone steps) explained 84.7% of the variation in acceptability of trail management conditions. This study suggests that PSM can be a useful tool for selecting impact indicators.

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  • Sang-Oh Kim & Chang Heon Lee & Bo Shelby, 2003. "Utilization of Photographs for Determining Impact Indicators for Trail Management," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 32(2), pages 282-289, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:32:y:2003:i:2:d:10.1007_s00267-003-2925-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-003-2925-6
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