Management - Environmental Ethics and OHV use

Slaughter, C. W., & Racine, C. H., Walker, D.A., Johnson, L.A. & Abele, G. (1990). Use of off-road vehicles and mitigation of effects in Alaska permafrost environments: A review. Environmental Management, 14(1), 63-72.

Abstract

Use of ORVs in permafrost terrain of Alaska has increased sharply over the past two decades. This increased use has led to concern over the cumulative effects of such vehicles on vegetation, soils, and environmental variables. This report reviews summer-season ORV use in Alaska and is primarily concerned with lighter-weight ORVs rather than large, industrial machines. It covers some techniques to cope with ORV traffic such as regulation and zoning, sensitivity mapping and operator training.

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