Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 25)
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Year 4 Forestry.
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr L J Bren.
Contact: 36 hours lectures and 36 hours practical work.
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should have an appreciation of the complexities of of issues involving park management, and some competence in preparing plans to meet the challenge of these issues.
Content:
Factors important to the management of parks. Tangible and intangible aims. Conflicts of values and the concept of "balance". Role of legislation in the management of such areas. Difficulties in implementation of legislation in the field. Methods for protection of natural values from visitor pressure. Differing philosophies of management aims, and the translation of these to management practices. Conflict between priced and non-priced goods and services. Management of visitor areas and facilities.
Assessment:
A 3-hour examination will be held at the end of the subject. A number of smaller tests may be administered in the course of the subject. Practical work as directed. A timetable and weighting for the assessment will be provided at the start of the subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 25)
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