Recreational Forest Management for Disabled People in Urban Forests – the Current State and Perspectives. A Case Study of Poznań
Journal Title: Folia Turistica - Year 2018, Vol 46, Issue
Abstract
Purpose. The aim of this paper is a review of literature on forest environment adaptation in the cities to the needs of elderly and disabled people. The detailed objectives are to present the current state of recreational development in the urban forests of Poznań, with reference of this state to the demographic perspective for the city.<br/><br/>Method. A review of literature and city documents was conducted.<br/><br/>Findings. Preparation of forest management development for the elderly or disabled might be one of the key problems of forest management in urban forests. Poznań, despite having a 5 km long path for disabled people disabled individuals within one complex of urban forests, its potential is much greater, taking into account 84 km of roads as well as paths, and a total area of over 2,500 ha.<br/><br/>Research conclusions and limitations. It is difficult to decide how many people with different types of disabilities visit forests (urban, suburban, State forests) and what the perspectives in the share of forest visitors and their preferences are.<br/><br/>Practical implications. The paper emphasizes the need to adjust the forest to the disabled. It may influence some future projects.<br/><br/>Originality. The paper joins the review of world literature with the perspectives of demographics of the presented city.<br/><br/>Type of paper. An empirical paper.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Sandra Wajchman-Świtalska, Roman Jaszczak
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