Environmental Impact - Environmental assessments (EIS etc.)

Stokowski, P. A., & Lapointe, C. B. (2000). Environmental and social effects of ATVs and ORVs. An Annotated Bibliography and Research Assessment. Retrieved December 18,2003, from http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/trends/orial.html

Abstract

This report provides an annotated bibliography of published research related to the environmental and social effects of ATVs on public and private lands. Citations were gathered in a comprehensive literature review of published research reports and peer-reviewed scholarly writing, and from a review of internet sources. Key findings from the research are synthesized and evaluated, and suggestions for future research are provided. A wide variety of environmental and social impacts are documented in the research literature, including those related to soil erosion and trail degradation; vegetation; water and air quality; noise; wildlife and fish; and social conflicts among different types of recreation user groups.

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