Ecological Changes on Campsites in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, 1979 to 1984

摘要

The most consistent and pronounced changes found over 5 years were an increase in campsite area and area of the devegetated core. Low-use sites examined were either improved or deteriorated more consistently than high-use sites. The sites that deteriorated most were those with the least impact in 1979. Closed sites recovered little over the 5-year period. Implications for management of both low- and high-use areas are reviewed.