Types of Suburban Recreational Woods based on the Density of Forest Footpath

Abstract

Recreational carrying capacity on forest footpath is calculated by road density and the density of walkers on forest road. Suburban recreational woods and forest are classified into four types based on the density of forest footpath. Type 1; Large green open spaces near inhabited areas and recreational woodlands in the city with very high mean density 200m/ha of footpath. Type 2; Municipal woods and suburban recreation woods which are mix used for economy and recreation have mean footpath density of 100m /ha. Type 3; Big economical forest on flatland which are on from urban fringe to suburban area with maximum density of 50m/ha of footpath occupied about half of forest road network. Type 4; Mix using woodlands for economy, for environmental conservation and for recreation activities which have very low maximum density 25m/ha of forest footpath.