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http://dx.doi.org/10.14578/jkfs.2022.111.1.186

Survey on the Awareness of the Public and Visitors about the National Forest Trail : Focusing on Jirisan Trail and Daegwallyeong Forest Trail  

Lee, Sugwang (Forest Human Service Division, National Institute of Forest Science)
Kim, Geun Hyeon (Forest Human Service Division, National Institute of Forest Science)
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Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science / v.111, no.1, 2022 , pp. 186-200 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to provide the basic data necessary for stakeholders to establish and promote policies related to the national forest trail. Awareness analysis was conducted on 800 visitors to the national forest trail, specifically to the Jirisan trail and Daegwallyeong forest trail, as well as 1,200 members of the public. Awareness of the national forest trail was low and at a similar level for both visitors and the general public; however, compared with the general public, the visitors had a higher need for the national forest trail system and were willing to visit and recommend the trail. The most common answers in response to the purpose of visit, reason for choosing the national trail, matters of interest, problems, necessary regulation, and role expectations were similar among the visitors and general public. Based on gender and age, there was a significant difference in the matters of interest and desired activity, but "scenery" was the most crucial factor. Therefore, after a comprehensive survey on the major view points, given that "scenery" was identified as an attractor, a system should be developed to identify and provide the information desired by visitors and the general public. These results are expected to be employed as basic data for stakeholders in decision making related to the national forest trail.
Keywords
national forest trail; forest trail policy; Jirisan trail; Daegwallyeong forest trail;
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