Comparing day-users' and overnight visitors' attitudes concerning leave no trace

Leave No Trace is the most prominent educational message used to influence behaviors of protected-areas visitors with the end-goal of sustaining or improving resource conditions. The vast majority of previous research regarding Leave No Trace has focused on backcountry-overnight visitors. However, b...

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Published in:Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership Education, and Leadership, 2014-06, Vol.6 (2), p.133-146
Main Authors: Taff, B. Derrick, Newman, Peter, Vagias, Wade M, Lawhon, Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
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Outdoor recreation
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United States
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Summary:Leave No Trace is the most prominent educational message used to influence behaviors of protected-areas visitors with the end-goal of sustaining or improving resource conditions. The vast majority of previous research regarding Leave No Trace has focused on backcountry-overnight visitors. However, by sheer numbers alone, day-users are by far the largest user group of protected areas and research regarding this user-group is insufficient. The purpose of this study was to compare day-users’ perceptions (perceived knowledge, awareness and support, and attitudes) of Leave No Trace with those of overnight users. Results indicate that day-users’ and overnight users’ perceptions of Leave No Trace are largely congruent, and suggest that similar messaging approaches may be employed in day-use and backcountry areas in the future.
ISSN:1948-5123
1948-5123
DOI:10.7768/1948-5123.1189