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This textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of outdoor recreation, and how these can be best managed. As a field of study, recreational ecology is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, and the authors seek to develop a deeper understanding of the role and function of the factors that influence visitor numbers and their impact. An accessible and comprehensive textbook, it features numerous outdoor recreational activities including hill walking, rock climbing, mountain marathons, skiing, scuba diving, and more. Drawn from several global case studies, the authors estimate the current and future numbers involved in outdoor recreation and how best to manage these numbers. Effective visitor impact management actions arise from collaboration between recreation ecologists, social scientists, experienced recreation managers, recreation stakeholders, and recreationists. This book will be multi-disciplinary in scope. This practical an...