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of the first management measures is restricting visitor use in parts of the area. In some situations the necessity for restrictions is easy to explain to stakeholders and support for the restrictions will usually be forthcoming. However, restrictions also prevent visitors having unique nature experiences and should therefore not be the first management measure for discussion. I propose that research should focus on extending the range of measures that conserve bird species while giving visitors the opportunity to experience nature at the same time, such as managing natural soundscapes and raising awareness by developing a code of conduct together with stakeholders. Alternative solutions might also be found in a joint design process. How scientific knowledge and tools can be used in the design process should be a subject of future research.
3. Research into the impact of outdoor recreation on support for bird conservation. The positive impact of outdoor recreation on nature conservation is often neglected. This might lead to inequality between these two functions, which could undermine the decision-making process. One reason for this may be the absence of recreation goals in most nature areas. Another reason may be the lack of knowledge on this positive impact. Further research is needed on how visiting nature areas contributes to support for nature conservation.
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