Environmental Impact - Environmental assessments (EIS etc.)

Foin, T. C., Garton, E.O., Bowen, C.W., Everingham, J.M., Schultz, R.O., & Holton, B. (1977). Quantitative studies of visitor impacts on environments of Yosemite National Park, California, and their impacts for management policy. Journal of Environmental Management, 5: 1-22.

Abstract

In a review of recent studies of visitor use impacts in Yosemite National Park, difficulties of generating useful general theories concerning environmental impacts of recreation are discussed. The dual mission of national parks is described and related to research activities. Recommendations are made to strengthen research in the parks through the establishment of dependable funding channels and the clear delineation of research objectives.

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