. An assessment of the forest and range land situation in the United States. Forests and forestry United States; Forest management United States; Rangelands United States. Related areas of economic development sometimes have substantial impacts on local or State economies by the sale of recreational properties and second homes. The Office of Interstate Land Sales Regula- tion has estimated the national annual sales of recrea- tional property at roughly $ billion.'*'' The growth of this market is most dramatic in areas close to recreational amenities which have caused land values to climb sh
. An assessment of the forest and range land situation in the United States. Forests and forestry United States; Forest management United States; Rangelands United States. Related areas of economic development sometimes have substantial impacts on local or State economies by the sale of recreational properties and second homes. The Office of Interstate Land Sales Regula- tion has estimated the national annual sales of recrea- tional property at roughly $ billion.'*'' The growth of this market is most dramatic in areas close to recreational amenities which have caused land values to climb sharply. Summit County, Colo., for in- stance, has experienced skyrocketing land values from $500 to $8,500 an acre and higher. When these properties are in use, the spending of the seasonal residents can further stimulate the local economy. It is estimated that some million second-home households contribute $ billion annually to rural economies where these expenditures are especially significant. Individual and social benefits of outdoor recrea- tional participation are more difficult to measure, but are equally important for the social well-being of the American public. These benefits include the work- time gained from avoiding such health problems as heart attacks due to greater individual participation in recreation; the lower incidence of crime, especially among youths, because of the availability of outdoor recreation sites, facilities, and programs; and the saved costs to society in health care resulting from a more physically fit ;'^ One physical benefit of recreation participation is the equilibrium ensured by the rest and relaxation it provides. Research has indicated that escape from the stresses of the home, neighborhood, and job is a prime motivation for recreational ;^ Strenuous physical activities, such as swimming or cross-country skiing, serve as relaxing outlets for the tension or relief from the boredom often experience
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