Abstract
Little research has been done on visitors perceptions of ecological impacts caused by trampling on trails in mountainous areas. The objects of this study are to raise awareness by reviewing previous studies about perceptions of the ecological impacts on trails and to prepare materials to direct the management of trails based on a survey of visitors opinions. The study, conducted in Daisetsuzan National Park, focused on the ecological impacts on trails and visitors strategies of coping behavior with damaged sites. Self-administered mail-back questionnaires were used to elicit the visitors perceptions of the ecological impacts on trails. The questionnaires were supplemented by photographs depicting various kinds of damage. Most of the visitors indicated awareness of trail erosion, muddy conditions, and damage to vegetation. The majority of them recognized the need to deal with some of these conditions. The results of the study confirmed that not only the scenic but also ecological and functional aspects were included in visitors perceptions. Result showed that some users recognized their effects on the impacts at least, and had improved the coping behavior when they passed over a damaged site.
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