The
dynamics
of
territorial
planning,
the
management
its
tourism
products,
and
monitoring
demand
flows
their
impact
on
structure
(social,
economic
environmental)
require
tools
that
support
acquisition
reliable
quantitative
data,
as
far
possible
in
real
time,
are
easy
to
manage
allow
immediate
analysis.
In
case
structures
equipment
anchored
nature
segment,
particular
hiking
trails,
addition
determining
indices
a
network
trails
understanding
temporal
dynamics,
data
collected
through
automatic
counters
is
crucial
tool
evaluate
patterns
tourist
demand.
Based
these
assumptions,
this
research
seeks
analyse
observed
eleven
Historic
Villages
Portugal,
systems
(counters).
four
years,
between
2020
2023,
analysed
generated
almost
190,000
passages,
which
translates
into
an
annual
average
47,500
passages
product
“Historic
Portugal”
(more
than
4800
for
each
trail),
mostly
spring
autumn
months,
mainly
weekends.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
352, С. 120108 - 120108
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2024
The
increasing
popularity
of
digital
media
among
protected
area
visitors
poses
challenges
to
management.
It
alters
the
way
move
and
behave
in
area,
potentially
disturbance
nature,
it
might
also
affect
their
expectation
prior
visit
reflection
on
it.
Simultaneously,
allow
managers
develop
implement
new
methods
visitor
management
(DVM).
This
may
help
avoid
conflicts
ensure
compliance
with
rules
regulations
have
much
further
reaching
positive
consequences.
Based
an
online
survey
across
131
parks
46
countries
covering
all
continents,
this
study
examined
for
first
time
how
areas
view
DVM.
results
showed
that
majority
park
see
digitalization
as
opportunity,
91%
agreeing
enables
them
reach
larger
numbers
provide
real-time
information.
advantage
integrating
into
monitoring
was
recognized.
However,
some
perceived
problematic,
42%
increases
load
sensitive
40%
leads
more
off-trail
activity.
A
clear
respondents
(61–91%)
saw
proposed
DVM
effective
or
very
effective.
Accordingly,
70%
envisioned
using
future.
Our
findings
suggest
effects
outdoor
recreation
are
largely
similar
globe,
no
significant
influence
economic
status
region.
They
offer
insights
potential
management,
but
its
main
obstacles.
Adoption
will
be
facilitated
by
staff
funding
Additionally,
knowledge
exchange
between
can
ease
successful
implementation
tools.
Ecological Management & Restoration,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(2)
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
Recreational
trails,
including
informal
trails
created
by
visitors,
have
a
range
of
ecological
impacts,
but
mapping
and
assessing
these
impacts
can
be
expensive
time‐consuming.
It
is
increasingly
possible
to
harness
publicly
available
data
posted
park
visitors
fitness
platforms
combine
it
with
other
spatial
field
help
prioritise
management
actions
enhance
conservation
visitor
experiences.
Here
we
outline
then
apply
such
desktop
methodology
assess
the
extensive
network
formal
mountain
biking
in
popular
urban
national
Australia.
Across
Nerang
National
Park
on
Gold
Coast,
31.4
km
36.2
bike
were
identified
assessed
using
from
platform
Trailforks
existing
trail
records
managers.
Informal
mostly
higher
more
remote
parts
steeper
slopes
generally
less
than
closer
main
entrance.
The
resulted
loss
0.8%
vegetation,
increased
fragmentation
potentially
disturb
wildlife
across
13%
Park,
some
traversing
an
important
wetland
catchment.
results
demonstrate
scale
nature
potential
which
doubled
area
Park.
They
highlight
need
for
specific
actions,
as
closing
restoring
particularly
when
poorly
designed
areas
high
value.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Май 23, 2025
Abstract
Digitalisation
is
reshaping
how
people
interact
with
natural
environments,
particularly
in
the
context
of
outdoor
recreation.
This
study
examines
generational
differences
digital
skills
and
recreational
behaviour
their
implications
for
visitor
management
urban
forests.
Based
on
an
online
panel
survey
conducted
Vienna
metropolitan
area
(
n
=
3,121),
we
identified
four
distinct
profiles
using
Self-Organizing
Maps:
All-rounders
(49.6%),
Traditional
Planners
Navigators
(17.2%),
Tech-Savvy
(14.5%),
Balanced
Adapters
(18.7%).
These
clusters
differ
both
competence
used
information
sources
planning
navigating
forest
visits.
Significant
relationships
were
found
between
groups
profiles:
older
adults
(Baby
Boomers,
Traditionalists)
featured
more
prominently
among
Planners,
while
younger
generations
(Generation
Z,
Millennials)
prevalent
group.
included
individuals
transitioning
towards
tool
use.
Further,
our
findings
highlight
that
users
reported
less
frequent
visits
than
cohorts.
insights
underscore
need
inclusive,
hybrid
infrastructure
communication
strategies
address
varying
needs,
including
trip
navigation
behaviours.
contributes
to
nearby
recreation
by
revealing
a
gap
technology
use
digitally
evolving
societies.
PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. e17744 - e17744
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2024
Outdoor
recreation
has
experienced
a
boom
in
recent
years
and
continues
to
grow.
While
outdoor
provides
wide-ranging
benefits
human
well-being,
there
are
growing
concerns
about
the
sustainability
of
with
increased
pressures
placed
on
ecological
systems
visitor
experiences.
These
emphasize
need
for
managers
access
accurate
timely
data
at
scales
that
match
extent
footprint.
Here,
we
compare
spatial
temporal
patterns
winter
summer
using
traditional
(trail
cameras,
infrared
counters,
aerial
surveys,
participatory
mapping)
application-based
tools
(Strava
Metro,
Strava
Global
Heatmap,
Wikiloc)
across
Columbia
Canadian
Rocky
Mountains
western
Canada.
We
demonstrate
how
use
can
be
estimated
tools,
although
their
accuracy
utility
varies
space,
season
activity
type.
found
trail
cameras
counters
captured
similar
broad-scale
count
estimates
pedestrians
all
activities.
Aerial
surveys
areas
low
intensity
mapping
coarser
information
large
scales.
Application-based
provided
detailed
spatiotemporal
use,
but
datasets
were
biased
towards
specific
Metro
was
more
suited
capturing
biking
than
pedestrian
recreation.
should
supplemented
from
identify
biases
fill
gaps.
provide
comparison
each
tool
measuring
highlight
tools’
strengths
limitations
applications
address
real-world
monitoring
management
scenarios.
Our
research
contributes
better
understanding
which
tool,
or
combinations
expand
rigor
scope
research.
findings
support
decision-making
mitigate
wildlife
habitats
while
allowing
high-quality
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2024
ABSTRACT
Outdoor
recreation
has
experienced
a
boom
in
recent
years.
While
outdoor
provides
wide-ranging
benefits
to
human
well-being
and
is
an
important
feature
of
many
protected
non-protected
areas,
there
are
growing
concerns
about
the
sustainability
with
increased
pressures
placed
on
ecological
systems
visitor
experiences.
These
emphasize
need
for
managers
access
accurate
timely
data
at
scales
that
match
footprint.
Here,
we
compare
spatial
temporal
patterns
winter
summer
use
using
traditional
application-based
tools
across
Columbia
Canadian
Rocky
Mountains
western
Canada.
We
demonstrate
how
can
be
estimated
tools,
although
their
accuracy
utility
varies
space,
season
activity
type.
Cameras
counters
captured
similar
broad-scale
count
estimates
pedestrians
all
activities.
Application-based
provided
detailed
spatiotemporal
information
use,
but
datasets
were
biased
towards
specific
types
did
not
represent
full
population.
For
instance,
Strava
Metro
was
more
suited
capturing
biking
than
pedestrian
recreation.
Traditional
including
aerial
surveys
participatory
mapping
coarser
intensity
extent
recreation,
former
tool
areas
low
latter
large
scales.
should
supplemented
from
cameras
or
trail
identify
biases
fill
gaps.
provide
comparison
each
measuring
highlight
tools’
strengths
limitations,
suggest
these
address
real-world
monitoring
management
scenarios.
Our
research
contributes
better
understanding
what
available
measure
help
direct
selecting
which
tool,
combinations
expand
rigor
scope
research.
This
support
decision-making
lead
protection
while
allowing
high-quality
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