National Park Planning and Management

Introduction

Xuan (Angela) Zhu

Content

Who am I? What is a TIE

course? Why shall we

learn this course? Who else will

learn this course? What shall we

learn? How will we learn?

Niagara Falls, NY, US, 2003

Tidbinbilla, A.C.T, AU

2008

Who am I?

Angela A nature and outdoor lover A good teacher? An advanced interpreter An industrious learner An adventurous explorer A social pleasant person A part-time English tour

guide An active aerobic exerciser A good friend… ? Why I Am Qualified??

Yosemite Nat’l Park, CA, US, 2003

Sanqing Mt.,

Playing with

Python,

2008

Doing Research on NPs & Enjoying It Research Grant (Selected, Current)

1. 2012-2013, Chairing a National Tourism Administration Grant, 2012, Comparative Study on Domestic and Overseas Safety Mechanism/ Risk Management on Backpacker Tourism and Adventure Tourism (12TABG021).

2. 2013-2015, Chairing a National Grant of Science (Grant for Youth), 2012, Study on Response Mechanism of Rural Community to Backpacker Tourism in Less Developed Area- Case Studies on Tiger Leaping George and Yading

Selected Publications A. Related with National Parks1. Zhu X. 2011. Literature Review on Environment Interpretation and Visitor

Education in China. Tourism Science, Vol. 25, No. 2, May, pp. 85-94. (In Chinese)

2. Zhu X. Zhu H. 2011. The Reconstruction of China’s Natural Heritage Interpretation System: focusing on the education function. Areal Research and Development, Vol. 30, No. 3, June, pp. 134-139. (In Chinese)

B. Related with Backpacker Tourism1. Zhu, X. 2012. A Research on the Forming and Acting Mechanism of New Rural Economic Elites in

Rural Tourism: based on a case study of Tiger Leaping George Hiking Route in Yunnan, China. Tourism Tribune, Vol. 27, No. 6, June, pp. 73-78. (In Chinese)

2. Zhu X. The Pioneers of the Fragile Eco-tourism Areas— a comparative study between eco-tourists and backpacker tourists. Human Geography, Vol. 23, No. 6, Dec., pp. 113-117. (In Chinese)

3. Zhu X. Theoretical and Empirical Study on Backpacker Tourism. June, 2009. China Travel and Tourism Press. (In Chinese)

Academic AwardsTheoretical and Empirical Study on Backpacker Tourism has been awarded

Outstanding Tourism Academic Research by China Tourism Administration 2011, Monograph Category (11TAZ04).

Walking in NPs and Taking AdventuresHot Air Balloon, Canada, 2012

Safari in Okavango, Botswana2012

Skydiving in Saipan, 2005

Gliding in Switzerland,

2011

Yoga in Banff National Park

Whale WatchingVs.

Floatplane Sightseeing in

Tofino, Canada

Rainbow

Too many?

MORE OF YOUR

SHOW & STORYTIME

!!!

What is a TIE (Teaching in English) course?

1. A teaching/learning mode- English is a tool, not the content and the subject of the teaching.** Question: What is language ？Answer: Language opens up a window to observe and perceive the

world in another perspective; it grows another method and habit for you to observe and perceive the world.

2. A high education reform project

3. Objective- To improve student’s academic ability by using English directly. - To develop student’s overall development in specialized knowledge

and English proficiency.

4. Requirement- Using textbook and materials published from English-speaking

countries.- Students listen, read, communicate and interact in English.- Slides, exams and assignments will all be in English.

Why shall we learn this course ？

The role of this course in the leisure science1. What is leisure, leisure studies and leisure

science?

2. What is national park?

3. What is the relation between national park and leisure/tourism science?

What is the leisure science ？1. What is leisure ？——Leisure time and its use.

2. What is leisure studies ？—— Academic studies of leisure concept.

3. What is leisure science ？

—— A discipline centered on leisure.

Why shall we learn this course?

The role of this course in the leisure science

1. What is leisure, leisure studies and leisure science?

2. What is national park?

3. What is the relation between national park and leisure science?

What is national park ？

1. The definition of national park

2. The example of US national park system

3 、 Do we have national parks in China ？

What is national park ？1. The definition of national park

- A natural area of land and/ or sea, designated to

(1) protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations,

(3) Provide a foundation for spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities, all of which must be environmentally and culturally compatible.)

(2) exclude exploitation or occupation inimical to the purpose of designation of the area,

2. The example of US national park system

3. Do we have national park in China ？（ 1 ） National Park

（ 2 ） National Nature Reserve

（ 3 ） National Geo Park

（ 4 ） National Forest Park

（ 5 ） National Mine Park

（ 6 ） National Water Park

3. Do we have national park in China ？（ 7 ） National Wetland Park & National Urban Wetland Park

（ 8 ） National Tourist Vacation Areas

（ 9 ） National Key Cultural Relic

（ 10 ） National Historic Cultural City/ Town (Village)

（ 11 ） Others: World Natural and Cultural Heritage, Man and Bio-sphere Reserves…

Why shall we learn this course?

The role of this course in the leisure science1. What is leisure, leisure

studies and leisure science?

2. What is national park?

3. What is the relation between national park and leisure science?

Balanced Rock, Arches National Park,

Utah, USA

What is the relation between national park and leisure science?

1. National parks are important recreation space.

2. National parks are key leisure products.

3. Successful national park planning and management leads to advanced recreational activities and ideas.

Who else will learn the course?

Tourism destination planner Planning and designing major, Engineering Ex ： Landscape architecture major in Tongji University.

Tourist attractions managers Tourism/recreation management major, Management Ex: Attraction management course for tourism management students.

Resource and Environment Conservation Resource and Environment, Forestry, Geography major,

Science and economics Ex: Recreation, Park & Tourism Dept., Texas A&M

University,

Undergraduate Courses in Texas A&M Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences

(RPTS) Introduction to Recreation and Parks, Foundations of

Recreation and Parks, Foundations of Tourism, Park and Tourism Operations, Leisure and Outdoor Recreation, Administration of Recreation Resource Agencies, Methods of Environmental Interpretation, Recreation and Tourism Programs, Recreational Management of Wildlands, Tourism Marketing, Recreation Research and Analysis, Recreation, Parks and Diverse Populations, Tourism and Recreation Enterprises, Park Planning and Design, Financing and Marketing Recreation, Park and Tourism Resources, Natural Resource Law, Tourist and Resort Development, Tourism Impacts, Development and Management of Protected Areas, Youth Development Organizations and Services

- 22 courses, 64 credits. Seminar(1), Internship(1-6), Directed Studies(1-4), Special

Topics in... (1-4)

Break time! Let’s play a game!

Count off by fives, give me your name!

Remember your number!

Testing method!

What shall we learn ？

“Foreign” body

“Chinese” Shell

Implications and experiences from the west

Concept and classification Minds and Ideas of NP

- history, general situation &conflict Skills and techniques in

management and planning

1. Resources

2. Visitors

3. Interpretation

I. How shall we learn?

What shall we learn ？ Concept and

classification

History, general situation , conflicts and solutions

Resource planning and management

Visitor planning and management

Interpretation planning and management

II. What shall we learn?

How shall we learn?- Teaching and studying methods

Meticulous but Methodical Theoretical studies Case studies Masses of reading Independent thinking In-class presentation Group discussion Class debate Self-guided teaching Interactive teaching

About the final scoreGrading Method: Daily performance 20 ％ , Group assignment 50%, Final exam

30%. Class attendance and involvement are strongly encouraged.

Grades are scored according to group grading and in-group grading.

Special notes:1. Marking Approaches for Group Discussion and

presentation Grading will be done by inter-group assessment (50%) and

intra-group assessment (50%). – See “syllabus” for the details.2. Marking Criteria for Thesis Questions in the Final Exam Final exam will consist of two to four optional thesis questions.

Each student can choose one question to answer and references are allowed to take into the classroom.

– See “syllabus” for the details.

Yeah!

No hitchhiking!

References Textbook1. Eagles, P. & McCool, S. (2003).

Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas: Planning and Management, OX, UK: CABI Publishing.

2. Pigram, J. & Jenkins, J. (2006), Outdoor Recreation Management (2nd edition), New York, NY: Routledge.

Other References - See “Syllabus” for details

After-class exercises ： On our national parks

Group work: material collecting and organizingPlease collect materials for China’s

（ 1 ） national park, （ 2 ） national nature reserve (including those listed in the Man and Bio-sphere Program by UNESCO) ,（ 3 ） national geo-park (including world geo-park) ,（ 4 ） national forest park, （ 5 ） national mine park,（ 6 ） national water park, （ 7 ） National Wetland Park & National Urban Wetland Park, （ 8 ） National Tourist Vacation Areas, （ 9 ） National Key Cultural Relic , （ 10 ） National Historic Cultural Town (Village) / City,

organizing and generalizing their (i) definition, (ii) purpose of establishment, (iii) numbers, (iv) statutory responsible authority and (v) management system, so that you can contrast them with other countries later on.

Material Collecting Method

1. Guided by academic articles and books(1) Relying on school online library and its

databases.(2) Using the right “keywords” will be the key.

2. Associated with professional websites(1) Taking advantage of searching engines such as

google (not baidu).- Think about why?(2) Relevant organizations’ websites (such as

IUCN) could be your favorite.

Other Information

1. Use the Course Center as a communication platform.

2. Contacting the instructor(1) Email: xzhu@shnu.edu.cn(2) Cell phone: 13774426945 。 Emails and text messages are

preferred.

Hard Work!!!

Good Luck!!!