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The Effects of Climate Change on Recreation and Tourism on the Prairies - A Status Report

By IISD on January 22, 2002

Outdoor recreation is extremely dependent on the natural resource base and the weather. The resource base determines what kind of activities take place - for example, without water people cannot go swimming or sailing- while the weather determines when the activity will take place. Recreational choices are not only affected by the weather but also by socio-economic factors such as cultural norms, levels of disposable income, school/other holidays, the attractions present and the attractions offered elsewhere.

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Publisher: IISD

Copyright: IISD, 2002

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