Search for dissertations about: "Outdoor recreation"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Outdoor recreation.

  2. 11. Paths to collaboration? A Study on Multifunctional Mountain Trails

    Author : Kristin Godtman Kling; Peter Fredman; Sandra Wall-Reinius; Odd Inge Vistad; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Trails in natural areas constitute an essential resource in tourism as they provide infrastructure for both tourists and tourism companies. Trails allow access to nature and increase safety for visitors by guiding them to the appropriate route, where places of danger are avoided and the risk of damaging ecologically sensitive areas minimized. READ MORE

  4. 12. The spawning salmon as a resource by recreational use : the case of the wild Baltic salmon and conditions for angling in north Swedish rivers

    Author : Håkan Appelblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Baltic salmon; Wild salmon; Angling; Fishing tourists; Natural resource; Upper Norrland; Sweden; Social and Economic Geography; kulturgeografi;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to analyse the preconditions for increasedsalmon angling in the remaining wild salmon rivers in Upper Norrland in northernSweden, as well as to evaluate the present and possible future impacts on the localeconomy. It includes the identification of the internal and external conditions, in what ishere called the Salmon Utilisation Landscape, that influence the present use as well asfuture development of the Baltic salmon as a resource in angling. READ MORE

  5. 13. Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment

    Author : Ingegerd Wikström; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Leisure activities; assessments; validity; reumatologi; muskelsystem; Skelett; reliability; muscle system; rheumatoid arthritis; associated factors; predictors; quality of life; rheumatology locomotion; occupational therapy; Skeleton;

    Abstract : Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment. Leisure activities were considered to give intrinsic pleasure, meaning and value to life already in ancient Greek. It was also performed for its own sake and not by consideration of any external rewards. READ MORE

  6. 14. Commercialization of nature through tourism

    Author : Lusine Margaryan; Peter Fredman; Sandra Wall-Reinius; Nina Prebensen; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; nature-based tourism; commercialization; operational setting; servicescape;

    Abstract : This dissertation contributes to developing knowledge on the commercialization of natural resources through tourism. This is achieved by means of understanding the main avenues through which natural resources are commercialized, and analyzing the operational setting of tourism firms. READ MORE