Parks and carrying capacity : commons without tragedy / by Robert E. Manning.
| Author/creator | Manning, Robert E., 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2007. |
| Description | xiii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. 1. From commons to carrying capacity. -- The tragedy of the commons -- Carrying capacity of parks and protected areas -- Indicators and standards -- pt. 2. Research to support application of carrying capacity. -- Identifying indicators for parks and protected areas -- Normative standards for indicator variables -- Visual research methods -- Tradeoffs in park and outdoor recreation management -- Computer simulation modeling of visitor use -- pt. 3. Case studies of measuring and managing carrying capacity. -- Managing recreation at Acadia National Park -- Day-use social carrying capacity of Yosemite Valley -- Wilderness camping at Isle Royale National Park -- Indicators and standards at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area -- Estimating carrying capacity of Alcatraz Island -- Defining and managing the quality of the visitor experience at Muir Woods National Monument -- Wilderness management at Zion National Park -- Indicators and standards for cultural resources at Mesa Verde National Park -- pt. 4. Managing carrying capacity. -- Alternative management practices -- Evaluating the effectiveness of management practices -- pt. 5. Beyond parks and protected areas. -- Indicators and standards of sustainability. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-306) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006035720 |
| ISBN | 155963104X (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781559631044 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1559631058 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781559631051 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | SB486.P83 M36 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |