Mountain bike activity in natural areas - Murdoch Research ...

A case study from John Forrest National Park, Western Australia
AUTHORS
Claire Davies
Claire Davies is a research assistant in the School of Environmental Science at Murdoch University, Perth,
Western Australia. Claire has a MEng. in Chemical Engineering from Manchester University, UK, and has
recently completed a MSc in Environmental Science with Murdoch University. Claire has also worked in the
adventure tourism industry for 5 years and is a keen mountain biker. Her current research activities are based
around marine wildlife tourism.
Email: Claire.Davies@csiro.au
David Newsome
David Newsome is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Science at Murdoch University,
Perth, Western Australia. David holds degrees in botany, soil science and geomorphology. His principal
research interests are geotourism, human-wildlife interactions and the biophysical impacts of recreation and
tourism. David’s research and teaching, and the activities of his research group, focus on the sustainable use of
landscapes and the assessment and management of recreational activity in protected areas.
Email: David Newsome [D.Newsome@murdoch.edu.au]
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