Estimating of recreational carrying capacity in Zaer forest park

Recreational area can attract visitors in a limited level which is call carrying capacity. Carrying capacity types would includ Physical, Real and Effective. Physical and real Carrying capacity, in this study were estimated for Zaer forest park. At first based on zoning of this park, extensive and intensive (picnic and camping) recreation units were recognize. Result showed that physical carrying capacity in picnic area was 701530 people per year, in camping area was 345290 people per year and in extensive unit was 29453675 people per year. Also real carrying capacity in sited areas were 9726, 7181 and 8436423 people per year respectively.