Standards of quality in parks and recreation

Manning R, Jacobi C, Valliere W, Wang B. 1998. Standards of quality in parks and recreation. Parks and Recreation. :88-94

'The research described in this study used realatively sophisticated techniques including digital photographic editing, computer-based simulation modeling, and visitor surveys to help formulate standards of quality...Even with an abundanc eof data, some value judgements are still required from park and recreation managers hoping to formualte standards of quality. But without thoughtful standards of quality, parks are unlikely to realize thier full potential to society.' /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/carriage roads

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Journal Article
Authors
Manning, Robert; Jacobi, Charles; Valliere, William; Wang, Benjamin
Units
ACAD
Keywords
carriage roads, carriage roads, Carrying Capacity, crowding, Human Use, Modeling, Monitoring, Mount Desert Island, Trails, Visitor Experience

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