Research Publications

Martin, Steven. 2016. Protecting Visitors and the Wilderness through Stewardship Research. International Journal of Wilderness 22(2): 17-20.

Martin, Steven and Jessica Blackwell. 2016. Influences of personal locator beacons on wilderness visitor behavior. International Journal of Wilderness 22(1): 25-31.

Watson, Cordell, Manning and Martin. 2016. The Evolution of Wilderness Social Science and Future Research to Protect Experiences, Resources, and Societal Benefits. Journal of Forestry 114(3): 329-338.

Martin, Steven. 2015 Coastal Recreation Visitor Study. Final Research Report submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, Arcata Field Office. April 25, 2016. 137 pp.

Watson, Martin, Christenson, Fauth and Williams. 2015. Relationship between perceptions of wilderness character, attitudes toward management intervention to adapt biophysical resources to a changing climate, and nature restoration at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  Environmental Management . 56:653-663.

Van Kirk, Martin, Ross and Douglas. 2014. Computer Simulation Modeling to Determine Trailhead Quotas for Overnight Wilderness Visitor Use. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 32(3):29-48. [article]

Martin, Steven and Daniel White. 2013. Headwaters Forest Reserve 2012 Recreation Visitor Study. Report submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, Arcata Field Office. 204 pages.

Martin, Steven and Jessica Blackwell. 2012. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 2011 Wilderness Visitor Survey. Final Research Report submitted to Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. 129 pp.

Martin, Steven and Kristen Pope. 2012. The Influence of Hand-Held Information and Communication Technology on Visitor Perceptions of Risk and Risk-Related Behavior. In: Cole, David N., comp. 2012. Wilderness visitor experiences: Progress in research and management; 2011 April 4-7; Missoula, MT. Proc. RMRS-P-66. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 219 p. [article]

Douglas, Ross, Martin, and Van Kirk. 2012. Overnight Visitor Use and Computer Simulation Modeling of the Yosemite Wilderness. Pages 84-89 in: Weber, Samantha, ed. 2012. Rethinking Protected Areas in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 2011 George Wright Society Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Hancock, Michigan: The George Wright Society. [article]

Van Kirk, Martin, Ross, and Douglas. 2011. Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Overnight Visitor Use of the Yosemite Wilderness. Final Report to National Park Service, Yosemite National Park, El Portal, California. November 2011. 89 pages. [Table of Contents and Executive Summary]

Ward, Martin, Taylor. 2011. Design and Evaluation of Communication Strategies to Mitigate Visitor Use Impacts at Pelican and Cormorant Non-breeding Sites. Final research report submitted to Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Arcata, CA. 72 pp.

Pope, Kristen and Steven Martin. 2011. Visitor perceptions of technology, risk and rescue in wilderness. International Journal of Wilderness, volume 17, number 2, pages 19 - 26, 48. [article]

Ward, Taylor, and Martin. 2011. Evaluation of Communication Strategies to Mitigate Visitor Use Impacts on Marbled Murrelets. Final Research Report submitted to Redwood National and State Parks. July 2011. [summary]

Martin, Steven and Kate McCurdy. 2010. Wilderness food storage: Are bear-resistant food storage canisters effective? International Journal of Wilderness, volume 16, number 1, pages 13-19, April 2010.[article]

Martin, Steven and Kate McCurdy. 2009. Wilderness food storage in Yosemite: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to understand backpacker canister use. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, volume 14, number 3, pages 206-218, June 2009. [article]

Martin, Steven, Jeff Marsolais, and David Rolloff. 2009. Visitor perceptions of appropriate management actions across the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, volume 27, number 1, pages 56-69, Spring 2009. [article]

Martin, Steven and Kate McCurdy. 2008.Wilderness food storage in Yosemite: understanding backpacker canister use. Paper presented at Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management Conference, Estes Park, CO, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2008. [summary]

McCurdy, Kate and Steven Martin. 2007. An assessment of bear-resistant food canister use in Yosemite National Park. Final report submitted to the National Park Service.

Martin, Steven, Kate McCurdy and Steve Thompson. 2006. Backcountry food storage: How not to share your dinner with a bear. Research poster presented at 11th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Vancouver, B.C. June 2006. [summary]

Martin, Steven, Kate McCurdy and Tori Seher. 2005. Food storage regulations in the Yosemite Wilderness: implications for bears and backpackers. Research poster presented at the 8th World Wilderness Congress, Anchorage, Alaska. October 2005. [summary]

Martin, Steven and Jeff Marsolais. 2004. Visitor perceptions of management actions across the recreation opportunity spectrum. Research poster presented at 10th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Keystone, Colorado. June 2004.[summary]

Martin, Steven and Emily Harris. 2004. Campsite solitude: A contingent valuation study. Research poster presented at 10th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Keystone, Colorado. June 2004.[summary]

Martin, Steven and Emily Harris. 2004. Research Report for Lost Coast Trail Backcountry Visitor Study. Report submitted to Bureau of Land Management, King Range National Conservation Area. [summary]

Martin, Steven, John Stuart, Portia Halbert, and Mark Rizzardi. 2004. Effect of 70 years of recreational car camping on vigor of old-growth coast redwood and Douglas-fir. Research report submitted to Big Basin Redwoods State Park , and research poster presented at Redwood Region Forestry Science Symposium, March 2004. Rohnert Park, CA. [abstract]

Martin, Steven and Emily Harris. 2004. Are bear-proof food storage canisters being used effectively on the Lost Coast Trail? Research poster presented at 4th Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium, February 4-6, 2004 . San Francisco, CA. [abstract]

Martin, Steven. 2003. Clam Beach and Moonstone Beach Visitor Study. Research report submitted to Humboldt County Department of Public Works (Parks).

Ward, Carolyn, Steven Martin, James Absher, Denise Newman, and Jennifer Tarlton. 2003. Interpretation Effectiveness at Taylor Creek Visitor Center . RWU 4902 Technical Report. May 2003. Wildland Recreation and Urban Cultures Work Unit, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Riverside, CA. [summary]

Duncan, Garrett and Steven Martin. 2002. Comparing the effectiveness of interpretive and sanction messages for influencing wilderness visitors' intended behavior. International Journal of Wilderness 8(2): 20-25. [article]

Widner, Carolyn and Steven Martin. 2001. Research Report for Public Opinion Survey of Northern Californians on Management of Headwaters Forest Reserve. Report submitted to Bureau of Land Management, Arcata Resource Area.

Martin, Steven and Carolyn Widner. 2000. Research Report for Headwaters Forest Reserve Visitor Study. Report submitted to Bureau of Land Management, Arcata Resource Area. [summary]

Martin, Steven. 2000. Donations as an alternative to wilderness user fees - The case of the Desolation Wilderness. In: Cole, McCool, Borrie, and O'Laughlin (compilers). Wilderness Science in a Time of Change Conference Proceedings, Volume Four, pp. 142-147. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. [article]

Martin, Steven. 1999. A policy implementation analysis of the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program: Convergence of public sentiment, agency programs, and policy principles? Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 17(3): 15-34. [article]

Martin, Steven. 1999. A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson (Reviewed). Leisure Sciences 21(2): 167-169. [article—go to page three]

Martin, Steven and Carolyn Widner. 1998. Research Report on the Lost Coast Trail Visitor Study. Report submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, King Range National Conservation Area. [summary]

Martin, Steven. 1997. Specialization and differences in setting preferences among wildlife viewers. Human Dimensions of Wildlife. 2(1): 1-18. [article]

Martin, Steven. 1995. Montanans' attitudes and behavioral intentions towards tourism: implications for sustainability. In: Linking tourism, the environment, and sustainability. McCool, S. and A. Watson (eds.). USDA Forest Service Intermountain Research Station, General Technical Report INT-GTR-323. [abstract]

McCool, Stephen and Steven Martin. 1994. Community attachment and attitudes towards tourism development. Journal of Travel Research 32(3): 29-34.

Keller, Peter and Steven Martin. 1995. Technology and Process Trends in Recreation Resource Planning. In: Thompson, J.; Lime, D.; Gartner, B.; Sames, W., comps. Proceedings of the Fourth International Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trends Symposium and the 1995 National Recreation Resources Planning Conference, St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota.

Martin, Steven. 1995. The Smith River National Recreation Area 1994 Visitor Use Study Technical Completion Report, USDA Forest Service, Six Rivers National Forest .

Martin, Steven. 1995. An analysis of recreation alternatives at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area. Technical Completion Report, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Eureka , CA.

Martin, Steven. 1990. A framework for monitoring experiential conditions in wilderness. In: Managing America 's Enduring Wilderness Resource, D. Lime (ed.), University of Minnesota, St. Paul .

McCool, Stephen, Steven Martin, and M. Yuan. 1990. The 1990 Beartrap Canyon Visitor Study. Research Report 13, Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, The University of Montana, Missoula .

Martin, Steven, Stephen McCool, and Robert Lucas. 1989. Wilderness campsite impacts: Do managers and visitors see them the same? Environmental Management 13(5): 623-629.

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