Recreation Carrying Capacity Handbook Methods and Techniques for Planning, Design, and Management.

Abstract

The increase in use of Corps recreation facilities and prospects of even greater demand have brought about two major consequences and concerns: resource overuse and user overcrowding. More definitive recreation carrying capacity design and management guidelines are needed to preserve recreation qualities while offering a range of recreation opportunities. This report presents a methodology for determining recreation carrying capacity levels based on the results of user surveys and site analyses. Carrying capacity planning, design, and management techniques are included for use in preventing and correcting problems of overcrowding, overuse, and underuse of recreation resources. Demonstrations are used to show how carrying capacity guidelines can be developed and applied. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA096446

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