THE ROLE OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE PROVISION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WEST

Paul F. Gentle, John Bergstrom, Carter J. Betz, James Michael Bowker, H. Ken Cordell, Donald B.K. English and R. Jeff Teasley

No 16665, Faculty Series from University of Georgia, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Abstract: Future demand projections reported in this paper indicate a steady increase in demand for outdoor recreational opportunities in U.S. regions where BLM lands are located. From a supply perspective, BLM lands represent "prime targets" for meeting increased recreational demand in the western U.S. The BLM will face the challenge of balancing increased recreation use with other multiple uses, and minimizing the negative environmental impacts of increased recreation use such as damages caused by motorized vehicles, horses and foot traffic. In the future, the BLM will also face management challenges related to financing the provision of increased recreational opportunities.

Keywords: Land Economics/Use; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 18
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.16665

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