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Trail impact monitoring in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA
J. Svajda
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Matej Bel University, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
S. Korony
Matej Bel University, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
I. Brighton
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
S. Esser
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
S. Ciapala
Academy of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
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- The influence of the relief on the formation of the trail network within the forest ecosystems of the NPP «Boikivshchyna» (Verkhovynsky Vododilny ridge, Ukrainian Carpathians) O. Lenevych 10.36885/nzdpm.2023.39.131-142
- Degradation of a protected mountain area by tourist traffic: case study of the Tatra National Park, Poland J. Fidelus-Orzechowska et al. 10.1007/s11629-020-6611-4
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- Recreation specialization: Resource selection functions as a predictive tool for protected area recreation management J. Van Deursen et al. 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103276
- Editorial: Soil processes in mountain environments E. Nadal Romero et al. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.411
- Marmots do not drink coffee: Human urine contributions to the nitrogen budget of a popular national park destination J. Baron et al. 10.1002/ecs2.4504
- The importance of invertebrates in assessing the ecological impacts of hiking trails: A review of its role as indicators and recommendations for future research P. Leote et al. 10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108741
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- Soil erosion in sloping vineyards assessed by using botanical indicators and sediment collectors in the Ruwer-Mosel valley J. Rodrigo Comino et al. 10.1016/j.agee.2016.09.009
- Land degradation effects initiated by trail running events in an urban protected area of Hong Kong S. Ng et al. 10.1002/ldr.2863
- Trail sustainability: A state-of-knowledge review of trail impacts, influential factors, sustainability ratings, and planning and management guidance J. Marion 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117868
- Trail degradation caused by mountain biking and hiking: A multi-dimensional analysis W. Fang & S. Ng 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119801
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Trail Repair Works Based on Three-Dimensional Monitoring around Mount Kurodake, Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan Y. Kobayashi & T. Watanabe 10.3390/su151712794
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Short summary
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. 95 % of the park is managed as wilderness. This paper examines the impacts of trampling on the vegetation and soil along selected trails. Trail widening and soil loss are the most visible types of trail degradation. Insights into the influence of different factors (use level, topography) can lead to the selection of appropriate management measures to avoid or minimize negative consequences.
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. 95...
