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McEwen, D. N. (1978). Turkey Bay Off-Road Vehicle Area at Land Between the Lakes: An example of New Opportunities for Managers and Riders. (Research Report No. 1.). South Illinois University at Carbondale Department of Recreation.

Abstract

The Turkey Bay OHV area has developed a plan to monitor the impact of off-road vehicles on wildlife, soil and vegetation. The plan was conducted over a five year period. No significant impact was found. More changes occurred in this particular forest as a result of mowing and logging activities. No definite conclusions can be made on the impact of OHV use on wildlife productivity, more data is needed. However, researchers can conclude that there have been no large migrations from the area, and that there is still a great variety of animals that inhabit Turkey Bay.

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