Tag Archives: wildlife

What triggers visitors to leave the designated trail?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

It’s spring in Utah!  I can still see snow in the mountains but my yard is looking lush and green. I am enjoying the rain while I can; I know that once summer rolls around these steady rain storms will … Continue reading →

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Does off-trail hiking affect elk?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Much of the work that I do is concerned about the impacts of off-trail hiking.  Specifically, I am most interested in impacts to vegetation and soil. However, when visitors leave the designated trail they have the potential to impact more … Continue reading →

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Dogs and wildlife: How do wildlife respond?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Recreation ecologists are often concerned about how different recreational activities impact wildlife species.  However, little research has been conducted around this topic.  In 2001, Miller et al. examined how the presence of dogs (and hikers, since dogs are rarely on … Continue reading →

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