Multivariate Regression Model for Predicting Lumber Grade Volumes of Northern Red Oak Sawlogs (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel A. Yaussy

 
9780260488343: Multivariate Regression Model for Predicting Lumber Grade Volumes of Northern Red Oak Sawlogs (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Costs that matter when planning backcountry recreation

A practical look at how operation and maintenance expenses vary by elevation, use level, and site type. Learn how managers estimate costs to help set fees and prioritize improvements.

This report examines actual cost data from dispersed overnight sites and backcountry trails. It explains how costs per visitor and per mile change with higher use or tougher terrain, and it shows how different facilities influence the bottom line. The goal is to provide a practical framework for budgeting, monitoring, and decisionmaking in backcountry recreation.
  • How costs are calculated for trails and overnight sites, including initial construction, annual maintenance, and per-visitor figures.
  • How elevation and use levels drive costs, and why high-use or high-elevation areas can require more resources.
  • Different design choices for overnight camping areas and their impact on total costs and per-visitor costs.
  • How data and models support fee schedules that reflect the cost of providing backcountry opportunities.
Ideal for readers of resource management, park planning, and outdoor recreation policy looking for a practical costing framework.

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ISBN 10:  0266045928 ISBN 13:  9780266045922
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
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