Detailed Implementation Plan: Identify and Assess Cliff Resources and Visitor Use, Develop and Implement Cliff Management Planning
Ludwig JC, Lawson S, Young J. 2005. Detailed Implementation Plan: Identify and Assess Cliff Resources and Visitor Use, Develop and Implement Cliff Management Planning. PMIS 92112
The cliff and outcrop areas of Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) are some of the largest in the region and contain myriad significant vegetation communities and rare plant and animal populations. Intense use of these areas by hiking, climbing and camping enthusiasts has led to severe degradation of vegetation and soils at some cliff sites, including impacts to rare species and communities. The Park must protect cliff resources while still providing opportunities for visitor enjoyment of those resources. This project will gather information on factors such as cliff location, resource composition and visitor use impacts necessary to make decisions about cliff management. Information will be gathered through resource and recreation use assessments that will be used to develop and implement a cliff management plan to mitigate current impacts and direct the future management of fragile cliff areas.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Ludwig, J; Lawson, Steve; Young, John
- Date of Issue
- 2005-01-04
- Units
- SHEN
- Keywords
- budget, cliff, Management, Planning