Map and determinants of woodland visiting in Wallonia

Cahier du LEF ; 2010-03 2010-03 Cahier du LEF ; 2010-03 ; The Walloon forest taken as a whole can be regarded as typical of a rural area, although its proximity to densely populated areas gives it a peri-urban character. It is visited by the local population and also by tourists (including from neighbouring countries). To provide spatial information on the level of Wallonia woodland visitation, a survey was conducted among managers of Forest Service districts (also called “cantonnements”). The aim was to map the woodlands to show spatial patterns of visitation levels, and analyze them qualitat... Mehr ...