Latest Library Content tagged with "economic impacts"

The Economics of the War on Weeds on Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front PDF

Weeds cost Montana economically by reducing farm and ranch productivity, degrading water quality, depressing wildlife numbers, and threatening outdoor recreation. Fighting the war on weeds on the Rocky Mountain Front (RMF) is also costly, but how costly, and are we spending enough to effectively manage the problem? To answer these questions, The Wilderness Society conducted a phone survey of RMF land managers.

Recreation Economic Impact Tool (REIT) XLSPDF

The majority of individuals that visit our national forests participate in quiet, nature based forms of recreation such as hiking, camping, bird watching, and fishing. These same quiet recreationists provide a significant source of revenue for local businesses when they spend money during their visit. It’s important that land managers consider the economic consequences of decisions that they make — such as approving a timber harvest or constructing a dirt bike trail — may result in the displacement of quiet recreationists.