Bibliography: Jarvis, Jon. Channel Islands, National Park Service. August 17, 2014. http//www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/index.htm (accessed August 30, 2014).…
Coastlines have a special place in history and they are disappearing the most rapidly. He talks about how National Parks and Forests need to be handled with care since there are a limited supply left, for the people to view. Early and recent developments like the fishing resort and the separation of National Forest from State forest in Minnesota, have threatened the disintegration of some areas. Tourist roads and public highways move in on federal areas reserved for the beautiful views, and are starting to take over. The author talks about how during war times the shortage of lumber was a gateway for new roads to clear out the trees, but now ski-resorts are built where wilderness use to reside. He also states that Canada and Alaska have wilderness areas that have never been named and should stay like that as long as possible. Wilderness for recreation has annihilated numerous acres of wilderness for games and athletic sports. In the early days wilderness was only used to…
Paul S. Sutter’s book Driven Wild describes the formation of the Wilderness Society and how a group of eight individuals became activists in their attempt to preserve the Nation’s wilderness. These individuals were authors, scientists, ecologists, conservationist, environmentalist, and foresters who wanted preserve the remaining natural wilderness from logging, mining, and tourism. Their main points of contention focuses more on tourism resulting from the growing availability of automobiles causing the increased need for roads, the “federal government increasingly willing to fund recreational development on the nation’s public lands,” and the growing consumerism as tourist visiting the national parks.…
“The human history of the Yellowstone region goes back more than 11,000 years. From then until to the very recent past, many groups of Native Americans used the park as their homes, hunting grounds, and transportation routes. These traditional uses of Yellowstone lands continued until a little over 200 years ago when the first people of European descent found their way into the park. In 1872 a country that had not yet seen its first centennial, established Yellowstone as the first national park in the world. A new concept was born and with it a new way for people to preserve and protect the best of what they had for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.” ("Yellowstone National Park Service", 2013) In the following paragraphs, the author will discuss the major structural and functional dynamics (processes) of that ecosystem including change over time, also, how humans may have affected biogeochemical cycles in that ecosystem, including impacts to the nitrogen, phosphorus, or carbon cycle. The author will also discuss how knowledge about that ecosystem’s structure and function can help or has helped to develop plans for its management and restoration plus the implication of species interactions in ecosystem management and restoration.…
One way to control herd sizes in national parks is the reintroduction of predators, but this course is opposed by…
When most people think of a national park they think of Yellowstone or Yosemite or the Grand Canyon but what they should think of is the Isle Royale National Park. The reason is because the Isle Royale is what a national park should be which is wild, rugged, and buffered from the outside world.…
I would be sincerely grateful if you and your association would reconsider developing in National Parks. This is due to the amount of money being spent for development compared to how much is being used for sustaining the environment, the decline of health in ecosystems, and the continuation of development in national…
Halvorson, William L. and Gary E. Davis eds., Science and Ecosystem Management in the National Parks. (Tucson: The University of Arizona Press, 1996).…
They insist on visiting a national park because it is a place where nothing is man-made and everything seems more refreshing. By visiting a national park, people are hoping to have a mind clearing experience and a change of heart to someday appreciate the importance of our natural resources. Visitors may consider nature as the world of living things and the beauty of outdoors in its rarest form. Visitors receive the opportunity to learn more about nature’s history, different animals, landmarks, and the fundamentals of nature that they wouldn’t see outside of a national…
In the early 20th century many parks and forests were finally getting recognition and being preserved for the future. National parks and forests have been included in society for so long that without them, nothing would really be the same. Most places like this would be a surprising fact to have known about in the 19th- 20th century because most people would talk about urbanization in the big cities. The gilded age took place in the early years of the 20th century which was the period where the U.S. really started the whole economic growth change. It was the age of fast industrialization and urbanization mostly happening in the more factory based cities with not much natural or healthy conditions. Before the gilded age was the progressive era,…
National parks definitely have a big significance in American history that is not even a question. What is questioned is just how important national parks are. People like Wallace Stegner, or Ken Burns believe that national parks are America’s best idea; however, people like Clay Jenkinson, director of The Dakota Institute, or Alan Spears, of High County News, would agree that National parks are indeed not the greatest idea of America. Clay Jenkinson directly said, “National parks are not America’s best idea” (The National Parks; America’s Best Idea). Obviously it is a split issue on just how important the National Parks really are but clearly National Parks is not America’s greatest ide.…
Multiple benefits come from a road trip with family and friends to go on a nature hike or simply experience the outdoors. National parks hold the beauty that has not been touched or destroyed by humans; thus, it is a safe place for a multitude of different species and plants. However, the opportunities to visit these natural wonders could decrease due to budget cuts that threaten preservation and maintenance. The budget cuts can affect the national parks in ways such as less staff, reduced maintenance operations, as well as other problems that will be expanded upon shortly. The government is decreasing the amount of federal funding needed for the protection of our national parks when visitation rates have been higher than ever. Decreased income to our National Parks affect these tourist sites; therefore, budget cuts should not be implemented.…
How well does the Phillip Island Nature Park fulfill its criteria for accreditation as an ‘Advanced Ecotourism’ venue?…
References: Hanna, K. et al., 2008. Transforming Parks and Protected Areas: Policy and Governance in a Changing World. New York, NY: Routledge.…
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