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Three studies were conducted to investigate the potential consequences of implementing allocation systems to limit use. Hells Canyon on the Snake River, Eagle Cap Wilderness, and Mount Jefferson Wilderness were the three locations used to hand out mail-back questionnaires during the summers of 1978 and 1979. Questionnaires at Hells Canyon were given to river runners and at the wilderness areas were given to backpackers. The allocation systems studied were: Pricing, Advance Reservations, Lottery, Queuing, and Merit. Results indicate a distinct difference in reactions between river runners and backpackers. As well, implementation of allocation systems needs to take into account the user base and characteristics of the site. Overall, this study indicates that Advance Reservations and Pricing systems are viewed most favorably by both user groups.

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Title:
Preferences of backpackers and river runners for allocation techniques
Creator:
Shelby, B.; Danly, M. S.; Gibbs, K. C.; Petersen, M. E.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1982
Years Studied:
1978; 1979
Description:
Three studies were conducted to investigate the potential consequences of implementing allocation systems to limit use. Hells Canyon on the Snake River, Eagle Cap Wilderness, and Mount Jefferson Wilderness were the three locations used to hand out mail-back questionnaires during the summers of 1978 and 1979. Questionnaires at Hells Canyon were given to river runners and at the wilderness areas were given to backpackers. The allocation systems studied were: Pricing, Advance Reservations, Lottery, Queuing, and Merit. Results indicate a distinct difference in reactions between river runners and backpackers. As well, implementation of allocation systems needs to take into account the user base and characteristics of the site. Overall, this study indicates that Advance Reservations and Pricing systems are viewed most favorably by both user groups.
Subjects:
permit lottery queuing merit pricing reservation allocation system
Research Topic:
Permit/fee system,Use allocation
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Location:
Oregon
Rivers:
Snake River (Hells Canyon)
Source:
Journal of Forestry; ISSN 0022-1201; Vol 80; Issue 7; 416-419 pp.
Source Identifier:
shelby_etal_1982.pdf
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf

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