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Author Absher, J.D.; Graefe, A.R.; Burns, R.C.,
Title Monitoring Public Reactions to the U.S. Forest Service Recreation Fee Program Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 50-51
Keywords MMV3, Forest recreation, fees, public perceptions, monitoring, evaluation
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 586 Serial 2417
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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 (up) 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
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 764 Serial 2505
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 630 Serial 2439
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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 (up) 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
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 784 Serial 2515
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Author Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Castley, G.; Growcock, A.,
Title Recent Recreation Ecology Research in Australia Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 608 Serial 2428
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Author Burns, R.C.; Graefe, A.R.,
Title Outdoor Recreationists in Oregon and Washington: A Comparison of Recreationists’ Perceptions of Experience Satisfaction Across Two US Pacific Northwest States Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 52-53
Keywords MMV3, Recreation satisfaction, visitor monitoring, visitor segmentation
Abstract
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 588 Serial 2418
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 661 Serial 2454
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 732 Serial 2489
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Author Gokhelashvili, R.; Azniashvili, L.,
Title Birdwatching and Protected Areas of Georgia Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 681 Serial 2464
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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 (up) 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
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 696 Serial 2471
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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 (up) 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
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 734 Serial 2490
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Author Itami, R.M.,
Title Level of Sustainable Activity: Moving Visitor Simulation from Description to Management Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 665 Serial 2456
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 758 Serial 2502
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Author Kanoje, R.S.,
Title Managing Sustainable Eco-Tourism in Van Vihar National Park Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 675 Serial 2461
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 843 Serial 2544
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 736 Serial 2491
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 673 Serial 2460
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 702 Serial 2474
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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 (up) 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
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Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 748 Serial 2497
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 845 Serial 2545
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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 (up) 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
Abstract
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 671 Serial 2459
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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 (up) 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 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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 851 Serial 2548
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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 (up) 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
Abstract
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 622 Serial 2435
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 669 Serial 2458
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 738 Serial 2492
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Author Rao, R.J.,
Title Management of Ecotourism in National Chambal Sanctuary, India Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 687 Serial 2467
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Author Rupf-Haller, R.; Wernli, M.; Filli, F.,
Title Visitor Counting with Acoustic Slab Sensors in the Swiss National Park Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) Exploring the Nature of Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 3 - Proceedings Issue Pages 72-77
Keywords MMV3, Visitor counting, acoustic slab sensor, Swiss National Park, walking experiments
Abstract
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 602 Serial 2425
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 817 Serial 2531
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 869 Serial 2557
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 716 Serial 2481
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Author Van Marwijk, R.; Taczanowska, K.,
Title Types of Typologies – From Recreationists & Tourists to Artificial Agents Type
Year 2006 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 873 Serial 2559
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 821 Serial 2533
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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 (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 762 Serial 2504
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Author Absher, J.D.; Graefe, A.R.; Kyle, G.T.,
Title A reassessment of the encounter – norm – crowding relationship for reservoir-based recreation Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 101-101
Keywords MMV4, Carrying capacity, recreational capacity management, reservoir-based recreation
Abstract It is generally accepted that recreation capacity decisions rely heavily on an evaluative component, especially those related to crowding. However, there are many unresolved issues in measurement and recreational capacity management arising from such an approach (e.g., Vaske & Donnelley, 2002; Manning, et al., 1999). This paper reviews the research that supports a normative approach and analyzes data from seven reservoirs in the US (California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas; n= 4,682). For each lake similar preference, expectation, and evaluative measurements were obtained. The seven lakes serve a variety of boating interests including daily launch (trailer access), marina slip, and rental boating. For this analysis we compare expectations-based norms and differences in evaluative standards and effect size indicators that are appropriate to boating recreation on these lakes. Separately we also address type of access, craft, and setting specific crowding indicators (e.g. at launch site, on open water). Crowding is measured using the now standard 9-point scale (Vaske & Shelby, 2008). Analyses rely on simple comparative tests: t-test, effect size and ANOVA. Overall, the results show that for reservoir boating there is evidence for a generalized encounter-norm relationship and further demonstrate that self reports of crowding are useful to gauge variation attributable to particular uses and settings. The paper concludes with implications for further development of the notion of carrying capacity and its reliance on crowding measures as robust social indicators useful to boating management decisions
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 930 Serial 2587
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Author Ankre, R.; Petersson Forsberg, L.; Emmelin, L.,
Title Silence – an article of short supply in outdoor recreation? Handling noise conflicts in Swedish planning Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 399-403
Keywords MMV4, Conflicts, noise, planning, outdoor recreation, zoning
Abstract Outdoor recreation areas are exposed to several causes of conflict. Many interests, along with different types of recreation activities, are competing in the same area. In these areas, conflicts are handled by spatial planning and by the separation in space of different functions. One source of conflict is noise. The lack of noisefree areas in the Swedish coastal areas has become an amenity problem. Does this make noise an important problem to consider in planning? An assumption is that the sound environment is relevant for the visitors’ experience; spending time in nature is associated with peace and quiet, where one should not be disturbed. In this study, it will be investigated how silence and noise actually are considered in the Swedish municipal planning. “Silence” is one of the amenity categories reported in the Swedish tourism data base. Is there a discrepancy between the existing municipal planning and the visitors’ opinions, attitudes and experiences? Furthermore, there will be an analysis of how silence and noise could be handled in spatial planning. One possible method is zoning. By excluding certain outdoor recreation activities from some areas, zoning may handle, or at least reduce, the problem of conflicts. The biosphere reserve concept (where zoning is an important part) will for that reason be discussed as a potential tool. A case study of the Blekinge archipelago, Sweden is the foundation of the study, which data consist of planning documents and questionnaire surveys considering outdoor recreation and nature tourism.
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 1060 Serial 2651
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Author Arnberger, A.; Eder, R.,
Title Over- and undercrowding in the urban context: A comparison among Viennese green spaces Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 66-66
Keywords MMV4, Crowding, perception, urban recreation, urban park users
Abstract Urban green spaces are essential natural environments for densely populated areas and offer refuges from the hectic city life and work environments. They constitute spaces that provide relatively low levels of social contacts, at the same time they are settings for social gathering. High-use levels as well as too low use levels in urban recreational areas may also be associated with negative effects due to overcrowding, safety concerns or too low social stimulation levels. Given the prominence of urban recreation areas in our daily life, it is surprising that so far rather little research has focused on the crowding perceptions and the social carrying capacities of urban park users, particularly in Europe. In eight different green spaces in Vienna, about 1700 on-site visitors were interviewed on randomly selected eight sampling days in 2006. Green spaces were heavily used small inner urban parks, various historical gardens and forests, and peri-urban recreation areas with a large area size and with low visitation. Interviews lasted between 15 and 20 minutes in most cases. One or two interviewers were used per study site. Crowding issues were asked in three separate questions using bi-polar measures: Visitors were asked about their crowding perceptions of the respective recreation area for both Sundays and workdays, using a 7-point scale ranging from a too lonely situation to an overcrowded situation (global measures of crowding). Actual crowding at the time of the interview was investigated using the same 7-point scale (actual measure of crowding). Crowding expectations and perceived development of use levels since the first visit were also asked. Overcrowding and undercrowding perceptions were expressed. About 47% of respondents expressed overcrowding perceptions for Sundays, while for workdays mostly pleasant crowding perceptions were reported. All crowding measures differed significantly, and significant differences were found across the green spaces. Research was supported by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 908 Serial 2576
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Author Bodnár, R.,
Title Vandalism and its prevention possibilities in the region of Lake Balaton Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 337-342
Keywords MMV4, Environmental education, solution possibilities, vandalism, visitor conflicts
Abstract Lake Balaton – the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe – has been a favourite destination for hundred thousands of Hungarian and foreign visitors for long decades. The study area of the present paper, the Tapolca Basin that has a Mediterranean atmosphere is found on the northern shore of the lake. Nature protectional measures were able to impede mining damaging the basalt capped buttes of the basin providing scenery of European fame, however, they seem to be powerless against vandalism. Sad picture is gained while hiking on the study trails of the Balaton Uplands National Park experiencing that pointless destruction makes site tables unreadable. The main aim of the paper is to draw attention to that harmonizing current known methods and measures and applying new ideas significant improvement could be reached in protecting our natural values against vandalism at relatively low cost and with some care.
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 1036 Serial 2639
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Author Brandenburg, C.; Lexer, W.; Heckl, F.; Muhar, A.; Reimoser, F.; Zink, R.; Bartel, A.,
Title Nobody knows the trouble they cause? The behaviour of forest users and their knowledge about wildlife disturbance Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue Pages 343-343
Keywords MMV4, Awareness of wildlife disturbance, sustainable recreational use, visitor management
Abstract The Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald frames the west and south side of Vienna, the capital city of Austria. High biodiversity and conservation values are given by a large contiguous forest area and interlocked grass lands. The Wienerwald is a major large-scale wildlife habitat and part of a supra-regional ecological corridor. Due to the close proximity of the city, the area is characterised by high use intensities and pressures caused by intense recreational uses, a strong demand for hunting opportunities: high hunting pressure as well as urban sprawl, land take, habitat loss and fragmentation. In order to reduce negative impacts towards wildlife caused by recreational activities, foresting and farming, landowners and tourism management organisations developed various regulations and management regimes for the use of the Wienerwald. The aim of the presented research project funded by the Austrian Academy of Science was to investigate the familiarity with those rules as well as the level of acceptance and compliance with the site regulations. On-site interviews and mailing surveys using standardised questionnaires were taken to address the project objectives. Altogether 1334 land users like foresters and farmers as well as recreationists, like hikers, horse riders, mountain bikers and joggers were asked if they were aware of the problems and conflicts caused to wildlife and wildlife management by certain behaviour such as off-trail use, off leash dog walking, if they knew the further-reaching implications of disturbing wildlife, and in the end if they observed the rules.
Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 1038 Serial 2640
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Author Buckley, R.,
Title Tourism as a Conservation Tool Type
Year 2008 Publication (up) 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 ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 888 Serial 2566
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