“As over 80% of Estonian inhabitants aged 15–74 are aware of our opportunities and considering the growing interest of people in nature, it is clear that the frequency of visits and the variety of uses of our state forests are only growing,” Jaak Jansen said. “There is a risk of over-use of our scenic landscapes, which is why it is crucial to continue visitor monitoring and conduct supporting surveys.
"Kuna meie võimalustest on teadlikud üle 80% 15-74 aastastest Eesti elanikest ning arvestades inimeste aina suurenevat loodushuvi on selge, et riigimetsa külastustihedus ja erinevad kasutusviisid vaid kasvavad," ütles Jaak Jansen. "Sellega kaasneb oht, et kauneid maastikke kasutatakse üle, mistõttu on seire jätkamine ning toetavate uuringute korraldamine väga oluline.