My Outdoor Recreational Activiteis

My Outdoor Recreational Activiteis by Ian Mullins

1. Camping

2. Swimming

3. Plants

4. Soil

5. Water

6. Plants

7. Soil

8. Water

9. Ecological Processes

10. Economic Impacts

11. Ecological Processes

12. Economic Impacts

13. Erosion and Compaction

13.1. Compaction of the soil in campsites and on the trail can reduce it's permability and structure.

14. Contamination

14.1. Waste disposal, especially of food and human waste, can introduce harmful substances into the soil.

15. Tourism

15.1. Camping attracts tourists, providing income for local businesses and parks through fees and spending.

16. Employment

16.1. Camping supports jobs in outdoor recreation management, retail, and guiding services.

17. Maintenance and Infrustructure

17.1. High foot traffic can lead to increased costs for maintaining trails, campsites, and sanitation facilities.

18. Wildlife Disturbance

18.1. Human presence can alter wildlife behavior, displacing animals from their habitats. Which can result in limiting some species from their resources or ability to mate and reproduce.

19. Fires

19.1. Fires surve as a danger to possible wildfire ignition and result in a space contaminated by whatever the camper decided to burn in the fire.

20. Runoff

20.1. Soil compaction and campsite runoff can carry pollutants into nearby water bodies, affecting water quality.

21. Trampling

21.1. Walking on vegetation damages plant life, reduces biodiversity, and can lead to the loss of native species.

22. Invasive Species Introduction

22.1. Campers coming from distant areas may unintentionally bring in seeds from invasive plants, altering local plant communities.

23. Culteral and Educational Value

23.1. Many wildland areas surve some cultural purpose to some community.

24. Erosion

24.1. Entering and exiting the water can erode riverbanks, destabilizing shorelines and increasing sedimentation.

25. Habitat Disturbance

25.1. Activity along the banks can damage riparian vegetation, affecting species that rely on these plants.

26. Water Polution

26.1. Sunscreen, bug sprays, and litter introduced by swimmers can degrade water quality, affecting fish and other aquatic life.

27. Disturbance of Aquatic Life

27.1. Swimming can disturb fish, amphibians, and other wildlife, particularly during sensitive breeding periods.

28. Altering Nutrient Cycles

28.1. Disruption of vegetation, shoreline erosion, and local animal population density can impact nutrient dynamics within the river ecosystem.

29. Aquatic Vegitation Damage

29.1. Swimming can disturb underwater plants which can affect their health and habitat.

30. Spread of Incasive Speacies

30.1. Swimmers can unintentionally spread aquatic invasive species, impacting native plant and animal communities.

31. Revenue

31.1. Swimming areas attract visitors, boosting local economies through spending on related activities and services.

32. Social Impacts

33. health benefits

33.1. Swimming in natural waters promotes physical activity, relaxation, and mental well-being.

34. Wildlife Disturbance

34.1. Human presence can alter wildlife behavior, displacing animals from their habitats. Which can result in limiting some species from their resources or ability to mate and reproduce.

35. Social Impacts

36. Economic Web

36.1. The limited presense of animals can restrict the areas biodiversity and health which may lead to negative affects to the areas ability to cycle nutrients and foster life.

37. Social benefits

37.1. Swimmng is a fun day activity that promotes community and social wellbeing

38. Community Engagement

38.1. Camping promotes outdoor activities that foster healthy lifestyles and enrichment.