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Author Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Castley, G.; Growcock, A.,
Title Recent Recreation Ecology Research in Australia Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 84-88
Keywords MMV3, Recreation, ecology, Australia, impacts
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 608 Serial 2428
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Author Siikamäki, P.; Puhakka, R.; Cottrell, S.; Kangas, K.,
Title Nature tourists’ response to ecolabels in Oulanka PAN Park, Finland Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 101-102
Keywords MMV5, ecolabels, nature-based tourism, environmental awareness, sustainable tourism
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 62 Serial 2723
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Author Murai, M.; Hirobayashi, T.; Yamanaka, R.; Inoue, Y.,
Title A Prediction of a Human Action on Seashell-Digging at a Seaside Park Based on a Multi-Agent Simulation Model Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 109-111
Keywords MMV3, Seashell-digging, seaside-park, multi-agent-model, human action, human impact
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 622 Serial 2435
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Author Bay-Larsen, I.; Bjøru, R.; Eilertsen, S.M.; Fedreheim, G.E.,
Title Integrated Conservation Processes – A Tool for Reducing Conflicts in Area Conservation Processes Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 124-128
Keywords MMV3, Integrated conservation process, use – protection conflicts, use – use conflicts, stakeholders, business development local participation
Abstract Experimental trampling was conducted in a coastal sand dune community located in a State Park in Southeastern, Brazil. To evaluate the effects it was used 5 permanent plots. The trampling intensities were 25, 75, 200, 500 and 1,000 passes and each plot had a control area. Response to trampling was assessed by determining species composition, vegetation cover and height evaluation, right after trampling, 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year after trampling. The same parameters were evaluated just before trampling. Although there was a substantial loss of vegetation cover on 500 and 1,000 treatment plots, the study area was recovered in a few months. Reductions in height occurred with less impact: 200 passes. The 500 and 1,000 pass interference didn’t show statistical difference for cover and 200, 500 or 1,000 passes were statistically similar for the community, suggesting weak linearity between impact and amount of use. The results show that this community has a good resilience; probably in response to the natural stress the vegetation suffers continuously. The vegetation’s changes in species composition seem to be more accurate; especially the extinction of rare species and the introduction of alien ones.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 630 Serial 2439
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Author Lyon, K.; Van Marwijk, R.; Siikamaki, P.; Cottrell, S.,
Title Biodiversity hotspots and visitor flows in Oulanka National Park, Finland Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 95-98
Keywords MMV5, biodiversity, nature based tourism, Finland, visitor flows, national park
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 66 Serial 2721
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Author Emphandhu, D.; Yemin, T.; Pattanakiat, S.; Tantasirin, C.; Ruschano, R.; Chettamart, S.; Nasa, M.,
Title Recreation Carrying Capacity Analysis at Khao Leam Ya – Mu Ko Samed National Park, Thailand Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 183-190
Keywords MMV3, Recreation carrying capacity (RCC), impact, national park, Thailand
Abstract The objective of this research was to determine recreation capacity at Khao Leam Ya – Mu Ko Samed National Park (LY-KS NP). The study investigated the existing capacity of recreation resources by analyzing four capacity types: ecological (ECC), physical (PCC), facility (FCC), and social (SCC). This paper presented the findings on 3 main islands: Ko Samed, Ko Kudee, Ko Talu, and some snorkeling sites. The results found the ECC, PCC, and FCC exceeded at Ko Samed. At Ko Kudee, found the exceeded PCC while at Ko Talu found the exceeded PCC and FCC. One snorkeling site found FCC exceeded. The maximum carrying capacity at Ko Samed and Ko Kodee was 4,100 and 168 people per night respectively. Most ecological carrying capacities, however, have not yet determined since long term monitoring is needed.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 661 Serial 2454
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Author Itami, R.M.,
Title Level of Sustainable Activity: Moving Visitor Simulation from Description to Management Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 193-195
Keywords MMV3, River traffic simulation, river traffic management, level of sustainable activity, RBSim, pattern of use simulation
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 665 Serial 2456
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Author Newman, P.; Manning, R.E.; Pilcher, E.; Trevino, K.; Savidge, M.,
Title Understanding and Managing Soundscapes in National Parks: Part 1- Indicators of Quality Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 198-200
Keywords MMV3, Natural sounds, perceptions, national parks, visitor experience
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 669 Serial 2458
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Author Manning, R.E.; Newman, P.; Pilcher, E.; Hallo, J.; Valliere, W.; Savidge, M.; Dugan, D.,
Title Understanding and Managing Soundscapes in National Parks: Part 2 – Standards of Quality Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 201-202
Keywords MMV3, Soundscapes, standards of quality, norms, park management, national parks
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 671 Serial 2459
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Author Lawson, S.R.; Plotkin, K.,
Title Understanding and Managing Soundscapes in National Parks: Part 3 – Computer Simulation Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 203-204
Keywords MMV3, Soundscapes, computer simulation, monitoring, park management, national parks
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 673 Serial 2460
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Author Kanoje, R.S.,
Title Managing Sustainable Eco-Tourism in Van Vihar National Park Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 205-210
Keywords MMV3, Sustainable eco-tourism, tourism carrying capacity, physical carrying capacity, real carrying capacity, effective carrying capacity, management capacity
Abstract Tourism Carrying Capacity determines as to what extent the influx of tourists may be allowed to manage the sustainable eco-tourism in a protected area. The concept of tourism carrying capacity is easy to perceive in theory, but in actual practice it is very difficult to quantify. Tourism carrying capacity is rarely estimated. Van Vihar is a unique combination of safari and zoological park. Its legal status is national park. White tiger and albino Sloth Bear are the main attraction to the tourists. In the winter season migratory water birds take refuge. It is situated at the bank of Upper Lake of Bhoj Wetland, The Ramsar Site; Wetlands of International Importance, in the Central Indian. More than 35 thousand tourists visit Van Vihar annually. The three levels of tourism carrying capacities i.e. physical carrying capacity, real carrying capacity, and effective carrying capacity were estimated and compared. Implications on management of eco-tourism were discussed.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 675 Serial 2461
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Author Gokhelashvili, R.; Azniashvili, L.,
Title Birdwatching and Protected Areas of Georgia Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 223-225
Keywords MMV3, Georgia, birdwatching, protected areas, assessment, nature resources management
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 681 Serial 2464
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Author Rao, R.J.,
Title Management of Ecotourism in National Chambal Sanctuary, India Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 230-232
Keywords MMV3, Ecotourism, Chambal River, Crocodile Sanctuary, wilderness values, customer satisfaction
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 687 Serial 2467
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Author Henkens, R.J.H.G.; Jochem, R.; Pouwels, R.; Visschedijk, P.A.M.,
Title Development of a Zoning Instrument for Visitor Management in Protected Areas Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 243-245
Keywords MMV3, Recreation, visitor, breeding birds, protected area, Natura 2000, disturbance, impact, zoning, nature management, PROGRESS
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 696 Serial 2471
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Author Manning, R.; Anderson, L.; Pettengill, P.; Reigner, N.; Valliere, W.; ,
Title Integrating transportation and outdoor recreation through indicators and standards of quality Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 151-152
Keywords MMV5, transportation, parks, outdoor recreation, indicators of quality
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Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 7 Serial 2744
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Author Cottrell, S.P.; Siikamäki, P.; Puhakka, R.,
Title Role of PAN Parks in local community development in Oulanka National Park, Finland – a mixed methods approach Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 91-92
Keywords MMV5, methods, discourse analysis, sustainable tourism, national parks, PAN Parks, Finland
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 70 Serial 2719
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Author Lexer, W.; Brandenburg, C.; Heckl, F.; Muhar, A.; Reimoser, F.; Zink, R.,
Title Participatory Processes and Participatory Research – A Tool for Conflict Identification and Development of Management Decisions Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 261-263
Keywords MMV3, Biosphere reserve, conflict management, stakeholder participation, participatory research, protected areas, sustainable use, wildlife management
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 702 Serial 2474
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Author Van Marwijk, R.; Lengkeek, J.,
Title Experiencing Nature – The Recognition of the Symbolic Landscape within Research and Management of Visitor Flows Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 280-281
Keywords MMV3, Social construction, nature experiences, symbolic landscape, environmental values, human-environment interaction
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 716 Serial 2481
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Author Gimblett, R.H.; Poe, A.; Lace, S.G.,
Title Applying an Agent-Based Modelling Approach to Simulating Spring Black Bear Hunting Activities in Prince William Sound, Alaska Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 305-306
Keywords MMV3, Agent-based modeling, recreation, wilderness, monitoring, simulation, management, human-landscape interactions
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 732 Serial 2489
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Author Hunt, L.M.; Kushneriuk, R.; Lester, N.,
Title Developing Agent-Based Models of Recreational Behaviours at a Landscape Scale: The Case of Recreational Fishing in Northern Ontario Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 307-308
Keywords MMV3, Recreational fishing, agent-based model, landscape scale, repeated nested logit
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 734 Serial 2490
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Author Kiser, B.C.; Lawson, S.R.; Itami, R.M.,
Title Using Computer Simulation Modeling to Monitor the Multiple Dimensions of Wilderness Solitude in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 309-310
Keywords MMV3, Computer simulation, monitoring, wilderness, wilderness solitude, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 736 Serial 2491
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Author Poe, A.; Gimblett, R.H.; Goldstein, M.I.; Guertin, P.,
Title Evaluating Spatiotemporal Interactions between Winter Recreation and Wildlife Using Agent-Based Simulation Modeling on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 311-312
Keywords MMV3, Wilderness management, agent-based simulation, recreation behaviour, geographic information systems, spatial/temporal patterns
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 738 Serial 2492
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Author Li, C.-L.; Zinn, H.C.; Chick, G.E.; Absher, J.D.; Graefe, A.R.,
Title Segmentation of Visitors’ Cross-Cultural Values in Forest Recreation Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 331-335
Keywords MMV3, Segmentation, cross-cultural values, ethnicity, Hofstede, Inglehart, Kahle, Postmodern values, forest recreation
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 748 Serial 2497
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Author Jochem, R.; Pouwels, R.; Visschedijk, P.A.M.,
Title MASOOR: The Power to Know – A Story About the Development of an Intelligent and Flexible Monitoring Instrument Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 347-350
Keywords MMV3, Agent based modelling, MASOOR, recreation, visitor, nature management
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 758 Serial 2502
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Author Yamanaka, R.; Murai, M.; Inoue, Y.; Fujiwara, S.,
Title Spatio-Temporal Variations of Visitors of Recreational Shellfish-Gathering at an Artificial Beach in Tokyo Bay Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 356-359
Keywords MMV3, Shellfish-gathering, Uminokouen, Ruditapes philippinarum, image analysis, video camera, visitor impact
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 762 Serial 2504
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Author Arnberger, A.; Eder, R.,
Title Assessing User Conflicts in an Urban Forest by Long-Term Video Monitoring Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 361-362
Keywords MMV3, Bicyclists, children, conflicts, urban forest, user behaviour, use levels, video monitoring, Vienna
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 764 Serial 2505
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Author Burns, R.; Graefe, A.; Absher, J.D.,
Title Segmenting US Forest recreationists: river users, front country users and wilderness users Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 65-66
Keywords MMV5, forest recreation, segmentation, outdoor recreation management
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 78 Serial 2708
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Author Bodnár, R.,
Title Economic and Social Effects of the Development of Recreation and Environmentally Sound Tourism through the Example of a Hungarian National Park Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 383-384
Keywords MMV3, National parks, ecotourism, recreation, economic and social effects, sustainable development
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 784 Serial 2515
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Author Arnberger, A.; Eder, R.; Allex, B.; Sterl, P.; Burns, R.C.,
Title Exploring relationships between visitor motives, satisfaction, recreation quality and attitudes towards protected area management in the Gesaeuse National Park, Austria Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 63-64
Keywords MMV5, attitudes, motives, National Park, visitor survey
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 80 Serial 2707
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Author Scherrer, P.; Smith, A.J.; Dowling, R.K.,
Title Managing Visitor Impacts along Australia’s Remote Kimberley Coast – The Forgotten Dimension of Balancing Country Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 419-420
Keywords MMV3, Expedition cruise, Aboriginal, visitor impacts, spiritual connection, tour operator
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 817 Serial 2531
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Author Visschedijk, P.; Pröbstl, U.; Henkens, R.,
Title MASOOR in the Alpine Areas: Agent-based Modelling as a Tool for the Management Planning in Natura 2000 Sites Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 425-426
Keywords MMV3, Agent-based modelling, cost effective planning, Natura 2000, participation, Alps
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 821 Serial 2533
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Author Siegrist, D.; Clivaz, C.; Gessner, S.; Manz, M.; Rinkel, A.; Rupf, R.; Stumm, N.; Wernli, M.,
Title VISIMAN. Development of a flexible visitor management tool for national and regional natural parks Type
Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue Pages 58-60
Keywords MMV5, visitor management, visitor monitoring, parks and protected areas, management tool, IT
Abstract Within the scope if the VISIMAN project a new ITbased tool for visitor management in national and regional natural parks will be developed. The product comprises a systembased management platform with interfaces to the four functional units: ‘visitor information’, ‘expert information’, ‘visitor monitoring’, and ‘data management’. By keeping the interfaces open, the management can be extended for other functional units and applications on demand. Visitor monitoring was implemented and counting methods advanced.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 84 Serial 2705
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Author Kharel-Sharma, R.,
Title Linking Forestry and People in an Urban Landscape, a Participatory Approach – Case Studies from West London Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 460-460
Keywords MMV3, Sustainable urban forestry, ethnic minorities, environmental justice, participatory approach
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 843 Serial 2544
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Author Liechti, T.J.; Burger, T.R.; Zantop, S.A.,
Title Visitor Management in a Floodplain Area near Zurich Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 461-462
Keywords MMV3, Visitor information, visitor management, floodplain
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 845 Serial 2545
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Author Moldovanyi, A.; Kiser, B.C.; Lawson, S.R.,
Title Does Survey Mode Affect Study Results? A Comparison of Internet-Based and Onsite Surveys of Visitors to Prince William Forest Park, USA Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 465-466
Keywords MMV3, Internet-based surveys, survey methodology, visitor use management, national parks, Prince William Forest Park
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 849 Serial 2547
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Author Moore, J.; McIntyre, N.; Robson, M.; Lemelin, R.H.; Hunt, L.M.,
Title 3D Computer Visualizations to Incorporate Recreational Use and Values into Forest Management Planning for Ontario Crown Lands Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 467-468
Keywords MMV3, 3D visualization, public participation, recreation management, forest management planning, computer simulation, Geographic Information Systems, landscape images
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 851 Serial 2548
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Author Tanakanjana, N.; Arunpraparut, W.; Pongpattananurak, N.; Nuampukdee, R.; Chumsangsri, T.,
Title Decision Support System for Sustainable Management Planning of Nature-Based Recreation Areas in Thailand Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 487-491
Keywords MMV3, Decision Support System (DSS), Recreation Resource Potential, Recreation Opportunity Spectrum, nature-based recreation area, Thailand
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 869 Serial 2557
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Author Van Marwijk, R.; Taczanowska, K.,
Title Types of Typologies – From Recreationists & Tourists to Artificial Agents Type
Year 2006 Publication Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 499-501
Keywords MMV3, Tourist typology, artificial agents, recreation, spatial behaviour, recreational behaviour, wilderness experience, landscape preference
Abstract
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 873 Serial 2559
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Author Buckley, R.,
Title Tourism as a Conservation Tool Type
Year 2008 Publication Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 19-25
Keywords MMV4, Connectivity, funding, ecotourism, wildlife
Abstract Tourism and conservation interact principally through public visitation to public protected areas. In addition, however, tourism can generate funding and political support for conservation in multiple-use areas, community conservancies or private reserves. These tenures are likely to prove increasingly important for conservation under growing pressure from human population growth and anthropogenic climate change. The most successful model seems to be through up-market wildlife-watching lodges in private reserves adjacent to larger public protected areas in developing countries. Private companies such as Conservation Corporation Africa and Wilderness Safaris, operating principally in sub-Saharan Africa, have developed successful business models which do also make significant net contributions to conservation of biological diversity.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 888 Serial 2566
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Author Sanesi, G.; Fiore, M.; Colangelo, G.; Lafortezza, R.,
Title Monitoring visitor-flows in Tuscany’s forests: preliminary results and clues Type
Year 2008 Publication Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 40-44
Keywords MMV4, Protected area – Forest resources – Environmental indicators – Forest Information System – Tuscany Region
Abstract In 2006, the Tuscany Region through its Agency for Agriculture and Forestry (ARSIA) has lunched a tool supporting the process of planning and managing forest areas within the region: RAFT – “RApporto sullo stato delle Foreste in Toscana” – Report on the status of Tuscany forests. The RAFT aims to monitor the status of forests and their main functions and services in relation to ecological and social aspects. This monitoring process has now reached its third year. Within the theme of “Environment and society”, the RAFT has analysed a number of indicators (following the P-S-R framework) related to the flows of visitors in Tuscany’s forests. Analyses show the relevance of forest areas in the region especially within protected areas. In this paper, we report a brief description of the RAFT and the some preliminary results related to the analysis of past and current flows of visitors in protected areas and hunting sites. We discuss the main strengths and the weaknesses associated with the past and current policies for managing visitors’ flows and propose new strategies to disseminate information and attract visitors during different seasons.
Call Number (up) ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 894 Serial 2569
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