Document Type
Article
Publisher
The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
Publication Date
7-1-2014
Disciplines
Leisure Studies | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | Tourism and Travel
Abstract
This study was conducted for the Urban Forest Division of the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department for use and guidance in the Urban Forest Master Plan. Results show that Missoulians are profoundly supportive of public trees. Residents agree that their utilitarian purposes (e.g. shade, helping decrease pollution) are of value to the community. The aesthetic purposes tend to make their neighborhoods more enjoyable and Missoula a nicer place to live. Public trees provide a quality of life that Missoula residents appreciate. The majority of Missoula residents are willing to support the removal of hazardous trees, pruning, planting, and basic maintenance of public trees. While slightly less than half (47%) of Missoula residents would support increasing their taxes, 53% to 56% would support a separate revenue source for maintenance or planting of public trees.
Keywords
Missoula Parks and Recreation, urban forestry, urban forest master plan, City of Missoula
Rights
© 2014 ITRR
Recommended Citation
Nickerson, Norma P., "Missoula Urban Forest Interest Study 2014" (2014). Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications. 206.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/itrr_pubs/206
Included in
Leisure Studies Commons, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Commons, Tourism and Travel Commons
Comments
Research Report 2014-9