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relatively low. Out of a total 3,642 miles of recreation shore- 

 line only 81 are dedicated to public recreational areas, a total 

 of only about 2 per cent. The Pacific coast, which is composed 

 of 75 per cent bluff type shoreline, in areas suitable for recre- 

 ation provides 10 per cent of this length for recreation, or 

 almost 300 out of 3,000 miles. 



That so much of the recreation shoreline is in private ownership 

 indicates the high value placed on waterfront property and the 

 desire to own it, either for passive enjoyment or for more active 

 recreational pursuits. 



