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- Title
A modern perspective on Meinecke's 1929 assessment of tourist impacts on redwoods.
- Authors
Martin, Ross H; Hodge, Joshua B; Whitesides, Clayton J
- Abstract
E.P. Meinecke, a noted plant pathologist and staunch supporter of conservation, authored an influential article about the impacts of tourism on redwood trees. In the Effect of Excessive Tourist Travel on the California Redwood Parks, published in 1929, Meinecke found that soil compaction by tourists had a negative impact on tree roots and his recommendations for amelioration were both logical and laced with philosophical ideals. We revisit that report with a modern perspective by reviewing his findings and suggestions, and by comparing his ideas with modern research and tourism management practices. One of Meinecke's greatest concerns was the advent of the automobile and its ability to bring more people to redwood groves. We take that concern to the next logical step and discuss potential impacts of climate change on redwood trees.
- Subjects
COAST redwood; TOURISM impact; TOURISTS; TOURISM management; CLIMATE change; SOIL compaction
- Publication
Progress in Physical Geography, 2022, Vol 46, Issue 1, p152
- ISSN
0309-1333
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/03091333211029900