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Plan to account for changes in recreation demand

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Approach

Plan to account for changes in recreation demand.

Tactics

  • Identify places that are likely to be affected by climate change (e.g. where there may be a loss of water-based recreation
  • or where more recreation will be concentrated).
  • Reconsider campground locations to optimize comfort during hot climates (e.g. spots in the shade) and near existing water resources; intentionally locate sites to minimize impacts of dispersed camping.

Citation

Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L.; Ho, J.J.; Little, N.J.; Joyce, L.A., eds. (2018). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the Intermountain Region. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-375. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.,