Human dimensions - Economic impacts of OHV use

Losos, E., Hayes, J., Phillips, A., Alkire, C., & Wilcove, D. (1993). Taxpayers double burden: Federal resource subsidies and endangered species. The Wilderness Society's Bolle Center for Ecosystem Management: 95pp.

Abstract

This book outlines the results of a one year study conducted by the Wilderness Society that examined the degree to which resource extraction contributes to the endangerment of plant and animal species and the costs to taxpayers of that damage. The study found that recreational activities, damage 23 to 26 percent of federally listed species. The most destructive types of recreational activity were ORV use and general recreation. Hiking followed next, while boating, swimming, and skiing were infrequently mentioned as causes of endangerment. Section 3 includes a case study on Recreation in Clear Creek Management Area which outlines species endangerment caused by ORV use.

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