Title:

Data product containing campsite assessments for "Effectiveness of a Confinement Strategy in Reducing Pack Stock Impacts at Campsites in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho"

Author(s):

Spildie, David R.; Cole, David N.; Walker, Sarah C.

Publication Year:

2005

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Spildie, David R.; Cole, David N.; Walker, Sarah C. 2005. Data product containing campsite assessments for "Effectiveness of a Confinement Strategy in Reducing Pack Stock Impacts at Campsites in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho". Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2005-0002

Abstract:

Measurements of ground cover conditions, tree impacts, and campsite conditions were taken in the Seven Lakes Basin in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness between 1993 and 1998 in order to assess bringing high levels of campsite impact into compliance with management standards. Specifically, data measurements included size of disturbed and bare areas, amount of bole scarring and root exposure on affected trees, percentage of natural and exotic vegetation cover, as well as number of live, dead, and cut trees and stumps. Campsite data collected included percentage of vegetation cover, mineral exposure, vegetation loss, and increase in soil minerals. Impacts to trees were assessed by collecting data on number of trees scarred or felled, tree damage, number of tree with exposed roots, level of root exposure, and number of fire scars. General campsite information was also collected, such as campsite development rating, cleanliness rating, number of social trails, and trail ratings.

Keywords:

confinement; pack stock; impacts; biota; environment; Ecology, Ecosystems, & Environment; Landscape ecology; Plant ecology; Environment and People; Impact of people on environment; Recreation; Forest & Plant Health; Animal damage; Human effects; Invasive species; Natural Resource Management & Use; Forest management; Wilderness; Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness; Seven Lakes; Idaho

Related publications:

• Spildie, David R.; Cole, David N.; Walker, Sarah C. 2000. Effectiveness of a Confinement Strategy in Reducing Pack Stock Impacts at Campsites in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. pp 199-208. https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/21864 In: Cole, David N.; McCool, Stephen F.; Borrie, William T.; O'Loughlin, Jennifer. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference. Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management. Volume 5. Missoula, MT: Missoula, MT 1999 May 23-27.

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