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Sampson, Neil – Parks and Recreation, 1986
In the most heavily populated regions of the United States, almost all land is privately owned. New ways for farmers, foresters, and other landowners to allow recreational use of lands must be created. Factors involved in creating recreation markets are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Land Use, Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Seiberling, John F. – Parks and Recreation, 1978
The House of Representatives Bill 39, if passed, would designate new or expanded national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas on less than 100 million acres of public land in Alaska. (Author/MJB)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Federal Legislation, Land Use, Natural Resources
Kershow, Warren W. – Parks and Recreation, 1973
An obvious solution for obtaining parkland in developing areas is through the mandatory dedication of parkland or fees in lieu of land derived from a developer. (Author/JA)
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Park Design, Parks
Ehly, Al E. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Recreational Facilities, Site Selection
Christiansen, Charles M. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses the decision to preserve a large block of open space in the Phoenix Mountains, which lie within the city limits of Phoenix, Arizona. (PD)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Land Acquisition, Land Use, Urban Environment
Harwell, Rick – Parks and Recreation, 1987
A discussion of the moral implications of a "no-rescue" wilderness area (rugged, remote, possibly dangerous areas featuring no trails, signs, patrols, or search-and-rescue) considers such aspects as lack of liability, right of choice by visitors, and conflicting perspectives on the subject. (CB)
Descriptors: Land Use, Legal Responsibility, Outdoor Activities, Recreational Activities
Peterson, Don – Parks and Recreation, 1987
A discussion of the problems with "no-rescue" wilderness areas leads to the suggestion for development of a user policy involving user accountability, user experience and ability, and a minimum of technological intrusion in such areas. (CB)
Descriptors: Land Use, Legal Responsibility, Outdoor Activities, Recreational Activities
Espeseth, Robert D. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
Linear corridors of unused land, such as abandoned railroads and canal tow paths, can be developed as recreational trails and bike paths. (SK)
Descriptors: Innovation, Land Use, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Dunn, Diana R. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Conferences, Education, Federal State Relationship, Guidelines
Churchill, George W. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Camping, History, Land Use, Legislation
Ditton, Robert B. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Ecology, Land Use, Natural Resources, Physical Environment
Barthauer, G. L. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Land Use, Plant Propagation
Fream, Ronald – Parks and Recreation, 1976
When the process of remodeling a golf course is undertaken with professional and thorough planning, creative design, and proper construction techniques, the finished product can provide many years of challenging and esthetically pleasing golf play. (JD)
Descriptors: Facility Planning, Golf, Grounds Keepers, Land Use
Kostka, M. Donna – Parks and Recreation, 1976
Ways are described in which park personnel can teach visitors to understand the full scope of environmental values and relationships existing within and outside of the park. (GW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Land Use, Parks
Drake, Michael L. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
The state of Ohio is reopening many miles of canals, not only because of their historical interest but also to provide greater recreational opportunities for such activities as hiking, bicyling, canoeing, and fishing. (JD)
Descriptors: Land Use, Leisure Time, Outdoor Education, Parks
