207-407 Parks and Recreation

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.

The 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;

• conflict between priced and non-priced goods and services; and

• management of visitor areas and facilities.

One three-hour examination (50%), a practical test (10%), and two practical work assignments equivalent to 2500 words (20% each).