A description is presented of the "Unit Management Plan" for the Adirondak Forest Preserve which involves inventorying the resources of this well-defined unit of land and defining goals and objectives for which management schedules and criteria are established and met. (MDR)

For every ten state parks jobs in Tennessee, three to four additional jobs are created in the local area. (JD)

Discusses how to get a job in academic outdoor education, particularly at the Yosemite Institute. (BB)

This source guide is the result of a larger study done to assess information about the new field of park resource interpretation. It contains those sources identified by a random sample of persons in the field. The bibliography is divided into 11 categories and includes the usual bibliographic information. (MA)

Successful park and recreation organizations rely on citizen boards and commissions whose membership includes effective and efficient leaders. To develop leadership skills, a training program for these boards is described; steps to establish and organize such a program are given. (JL)

The benefits and drawbacks of using private sector contractors to manage parks and recreation activities typically run by city, county, or state governments are explored. Criteria to be used in deciding if contracting is feasibile for a particular department are suggested. (DF)

Public agencies can benefit from cost savings in forestry services, park security, and maintenance when park and recreation departments contract out for services. Pros and cons of contracting out and guidelines for this process are offered. (DF)

Photographs of urban recreation sites were evaluated by college students for perceived security and scenic quality. High visibility and developed park features enhanced perceived security. Scenic quality was enhanced by naturalness and vegetation. Implications for management are offered. (Author/DF)

This article briefly reviews the introduction of computer systems into recreation facility management. Past and future problems of computer use are discussed. (DF)

Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Canada, and Quebec are viewed in terms of their recreational activities. (BD)

A graphic synthesis of data submitted by 1,119 local park and recreation agencies. (MB)