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Author Manning, Robert E., 1946-

Title Parks and carrying capacity : commons without tragedy / by Robert E. Manning.

Publication Info. Washington, DC : Island Press, [2007]
©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 313 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-306) and index.
Contents pt. 1. From commons to carrying capacity. -- The tragedy of the commons -- Carrying capacity of parks and protected areas -- Indicators and standards -- part 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 -- part 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 -- part 4. Managing carrying capacity. -- Alternative management practices -- Evaluating the effectiveness of management practices -- part 5. Beyond parks and protected areas. -- Indicators and standards of sustainability.
Note Print version record.
Subject National parks and reserves -- Public use.
Protected areas -- Public use.
National parks and reserves -- Management.
Protected areas -- Management.
NATURE -- Natural Resources.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Green Business.
National parks and reserves -- Management. (OCoLC)fst01033667
National parks and reserves -- Public use. (OCoLC)fst01033683
Protected areas -- Management. (OCoLC)fst01079614
Protected areas -- Public use. (OCoLC)fst01752108
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Manning, Robert E., 1946- Parks and carrying capacity. Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2007 (DLC) 2006035720
ISBN 9781435628663 (electronic bk.)
1435628667 (electronic bk.)
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