THE POSSIBILITIES OF RECREATIONAL USE OF FOREST RESERVOIRS

In recent years in Poland we can observe an increasing interest in tourism and recreation near water reservoirs in forest areas. The article presents the results of online survey conducted among visitors of reservoirs in forests. The survey included questions concerning, among others, evaluation of preferences for the way the reservoir was formed and its impact in terms of the possibilities of recreational use. The respondents were asked about the frequency of use of the reservoir, and what were their goals for tourist visits. At the same time, the respondents identified their preferences for attractiveness of infrastructure integrally connected with water reservoirs. The survey involved a total of 550 current and potential users of water reservoirs in forests. The water in the vicinity of the forest is an attractive place for recreational use largely due to the landscape. The results may be useful for recreational management of water bodies in the vicinity of forests, as well as for the planning of recreational infrastructure in forest areas.