ABSTRACT
Where else in the world can people escape from work, learn about nature, reduce stress, become physically fit, bond with family members, interact with a diversity of people, and have fun all at the same time? And if these benefits were not enough, sensitive and endangered ecosystems can be protected while still providing jobs and income for local economies. Recreation is one of the most popular activities in the wildland-urban interface, but it is also one of the least understood in terms of who is being served, how to serve those people, and how to serve the needs of local communities and the environment while providing recreation. However, a well-planned and managed recreation area in the wildland-urban interface has the potential to provide visitors, surrounding communities, and ecosystems with numerous benefits.
