Footpath erosion

Assessment, extent and impacts with especial reference to the UK

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21322014
AutoresJ Boardman (0000-0001-6252-8546, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, autor correspondente)
Ano2022
Volume107
Fascículo2
Páginas60-69
Data de publicação2022-05-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoGeography (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0016-7487 • E-ISSN: 2043-6564
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00167487.2022.2068836
OpenAlexW4225293147
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas55

Footpath erosion is a problem in many countries where recreational areas are impacted by large numbers of visitors. In the UK, in National Parks and on long-distance footpaths, erosion is a frequent occurrence. Park authorities spend considerable amounts of money on the maintenance and repair of paths. An assessment and measurement of change has been attempted using several methods including remote sensing, experimental trampling on selected slopes and direct measurement. Challenges remain as to where and how often to measure. This article provides examples of simple measurement approaches carried out before and after major walking and running events on long-distance footpaths

Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Erosion · Geography · Grazing · Political science · Recreation · Trampling · Ecology · Environmental Science · Geology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation