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BY SAIFFUL PATHIL

www.msu.edu.my

DHT 3083 / RECREATION MANAGEMENT



` SignagCat gori s: A inistrativ signs

x Bo n ari s, offic s, ar as

Dir ctional signs

x For otorists & p strians

Int rpr tiv signs

xHighlight f at r s

Restrictive signs

x Post reg lations, control visitorovement

` Pedestrian circ lation` Vehicle circ lation

` Cro d control



` Need to develop annderstanding of

recreationistcharacteristics,behavior and informational needs.

`

Assist in the benefit-cost analysis of information-educationprograms



Need to develop costeff ective media

presentations

Developmeans toprovide accurate

information torecreationists early intrip planning.



DIRECT

Emphasis on influencing or

modifying behavior. Individual retains freedom

to choose

Control less complete

INDIRECT

Emphasis on regulation of

behavior Individual choice restricted

High degree of control



Category I Illegal Actions ith Adverse

Impacts

Illegal use of chain sa s ormotorbikes inilderness area, use of drugs and alcohol.

Solution:E

nforcement of the la



Category II Careless or Thoughtless

Violations of Regulation ith Adverse

Impacts Littering, Shortcutting a trail, camping in closed

areas, building fires here they are not permitted.

Solution: Informal education sessions to reduce careless and thoughtless behavior



Category III UnskilledActions ith Adverse

Impacts

Digging a drainage ditch around a tent, cuttinglive trees and branches for fire ood

Solution: Pre-activity session reviewing basicskills for activity, post pictoral signs with text .



Category IV Uninformed Behaviorwhich

Intensifies Use Impacts

Illustrated by large numbers of visitors entering awilderness area at f ew well-known access pointsinstead of spreading around to a variety of diff erent points.

Solutions: Educational sessions prior to trip, close off entry points and direct them to next one.



Category V UnavoidableMinimum Impacts

When visitors step on plants, vegetation under a

tent is damaged

Solution: May need to reduce the use of the facility or area for a time.



CaliforniaWilderness Project

developed a workshop designed to educate

wilderness visitors and the public in the essentialsof wilderness protection and rehabilitation.

Leave no Trace Behind practices

www.lnt.org

Incentive system of Litter Control



` Mandatory permits to use special areas Information is provided that could improve the

users experience Reduce the impact of the visitor on the area

Saf ety of the visitor

Wilderness Permits: visitormust have this permitin their possession during the visit to the Wilderness.



Areaswith specialCharacteristics

requiring specialattention.

Wilderness areas

Rivers Trails



` DefinedbyWildernessAct (1964)

` Where human

interf erence is kept at aminimum and recreation practiced ata high degree

` Contains 445 areastotaling close to 90million acres (mostly inAlaska & the West)



Patterns of use:

MostlyDay Use

Form of Travel:

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Canoeing/Boating

Recreation Practiced:

Hiking/Fishing Photography

Nature Study



` Protected as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers

System (1968)` 3.5million linearmilesof rivers and streams inU.S.

`

One of the fastest-expanding segments inForest Service management.



FutureChallenges:

Increase demand foraccess to urban water

resources

Increase in recreationaluse of river riders

Expansion in service,

equipment, and related industries



National Trails System Act (1968) provided

neededboost for trailrecreation Most increase in use

took place in the

1970s, leveling off in1980s



Diff erent uses create conflict between users:

Hikers (mostly dayhikes)

Horseback riders

Bicycle riders

Motorcycle riders Cross-country skiers

Snowmobilers



Each year over 200,000 children are injured on

Americas playgrounds (largely due to falls)

The process of law enforcement includes:

Recruit and train competent personnel

Provide organization and training of personnel

Promote saf e design and construction

Provide sound public relations and interpretive programs

Carry out fair and thorough enforcement of the rules



Defined: Civil wrongs that are not criminal in

nature: (usually not intentional)

Trespassing Nuisance

Defamation

Negligence

Prosecutor must show preponderance of evidence that the def endantwas negligent.



Trespassers:

Landowner has minimal responsibility forprotection of trespasser

No traps or intentional shooting at trespassers Licensees

Personwho enters propertywith consent of owner but not for the owners benefit

Cross-country skiers, hunters or fisherman

Ownersmustwarn licensee of hidden hazards(deep hole, snow-covered stumps, livestock)



Invitees

Any visitor to a public park, forest, lake, ref uge or

other recreation area Both visitor and landowner receive benefit

Owner has obligation to keep premises saf e and to prevent injury to the visitor

Private land owner not has no duty to saf ety if allows recreational use and does not charge a f ee.



Usually held up by the court

Must be written in simple, clear and

unambiguous language



To provide visitors to park and recreationareas a saf e,memorable experience withminimal impact on the natural environment.




Q& ASESSION




BY SAIFFUL PATHIL

www.msu.edu.my


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