Towards a comprehensive social and natural scientific forest-recreation monitoring instrument—A prototypical approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2017.06.002
Abstract: Abstract Forest policy planning and broad-scale management is often based on forest inventory data in many countries. However, the importance of social aspects such as aesthetic and recreational values is increasing, especially in urban areas,… read more here.
Keywords: towards comprehensive; forest recreation; monitoring instrument; comprehensive social ... See more keywords
Characterizing, mapping and valuing the demand for forest recreation using crowdsourced social media data
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272406
Abstract: Mapping and valuing of forest recreation is time-consuming and complex, hampering its inclusion in forest management plans and hence the achievement of a fully sustainable forest management. In this study, we explore the potential of… read more here.
Keywords: social media; recreation; media data; forest recreation ... See more keywords
The Effect of Recreation in a Snow-Covered Forest Environment on the Psychological Wellbeing of Young Adults: Randomized Controlled Study
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DOI: 10.3390/f10100827
Abstract: Forest recreation can be successfully conducted for the purpose of psychological relaxation, as has been proven in previous scientific studies. During the winter in many countries, when snow cover occurs frequently, forest recreation (walking, relaxation,… read more here.
Keywords: forest recreation; urban street; snow; forest environment ... See more keywords
Effect of Forest Users’ Stress on Perceived Restorativeness, Forest Recreation Motivation, and Mental Well-Being during COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116675
Abstract: Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has discouraged travel and people’s movements, the number of visitors to forests near cities which are easily accessible by private vehicle is increasing in Korea. This study aims to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: forest recreation; mental well; recreation motivation; perceived restorativeness ... See more keywords
How Does the Experience of Forest Recreation Spaces in Different Seasons Affect the Physical and Mental Recovery of Users?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032357
Abstract: Background: In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the recovery effect of the forest environment on physical and mental health. Therefore, providing users with a high-quality forest landscape space is a very important… read more here.
Keywords: different seasons; recreation spaces; recreation; physical mental ... See more keywords