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Understanding Attitudes and Support for Leave No Trace: Informing Communication Strategies with Frontcountry State Park Visitors
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Lawhon, Ben; Taff, B. Derrick; Newman, Peter; Vagias, Wade M.; Miller, Zachary D. – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2019
This study examined frontcountry state park visitors' attitudes toward and support for common Leave No Trace practices. Understanding state park visitors' attitudes toward Leave No Trace practices and support of the program can inform the development of effective educational communication strategies and specific messaging, for park and protected…
Descriptors: Parks, Conservation (Environment), Communication Strategies, Recreational Activities
Understanding Hikers' Behavioral Intent toward Leave No Trace in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Schafer, David; Bobilya, Andrew J.; Lawhon, Ben; Faircloth, W. Brad; Schultz, Jeremy – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2022
Resource degradation is a chief concern related to increased recreational of U.S. public lands. The Seven Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles are used to educate visitors how to reduce recreational impacts. This study sought to understand Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) hikers' behavioral intent toward LNT practices. A quantitative…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Conservation (Environment), Parks, Recreational Activities