211-444 Parks and Recreation

Credit Points

Coordinator

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

On completion of this subject, students should have an appreciation of the complexities of issues involving park management, and some competence in preparing plans to meet the challenge of these issues. Content includes:- 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

One 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester. 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.