Resource Protection: a Model For National Parks

As development of lands around national parks increases it will be important for land use controls to be in place to protect park resources. This study resulted in the development of a model that can be used to refine a protection plan for park resources using a geographic information system. This model considers existing land use regulations, public perception, and the unique physical characteristics of a national park. Cartographic modeling is used to apply unique park variables to create an individualized resource protection plan. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Southwest Missouri and the adjacent area is used to test the effectiveness of this model. One of the important resources at this park are scenic vistas from three viewpoints within the park. This study resulted in a set of policy recommendations to preserve the viewshed of these three points. Additionally, guidelines were developed that other national park managers can use when constructing a resource protection plan designed specifically to protect their park's unique resources.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Geospatial Sciences

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geography, Geology, and Planning

Year

1991

Author dc:creator

• Goucher, Janet L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Barbara Becker

• Earth Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• © Janet L Goucher

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/781

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1782