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Anticipate increased and shifting seasonal recreation patterns

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Approach

Anticipate increased and shifting seasonal recreation patterns

Tactics

  • Identify emerging recreation opportunities
  • and shift marketing to take advantage of these opportunities to benefit communities.
  • Manage roads for the new reality of potentially year round access; identify and direct access to desirable locations; and ensure adequate infrastructure in targeted locations.
  • Increase staffing capacity and partner staff presence in areas where motorized uses increase; leverage partnerships to increase volunteer presence.

Citation

Hudec, J.L.; Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L.; Ho, J.J., eds. (201X). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in Southwest Washington. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-xxx. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. In press.