Course description
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in managing national parks. Over the course of five days, we will cover the historical development of national parks, the role of the National Park Service in managing them, and the current issues and challenges in national parks management. We will also explore strategies for protecting natural and cultural resources, managing visitor use, and promoting sustainable tourism.
The highlight of this course will be a site visit to a national park on the last day, where participants will have the opportunity to observe and learn about national parks management in action. Join us on this exciting journey to discover the importance of national parks and the essential role of park managers in preserving these precious resources for future generations.
Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course on National Parks Management is designed for a wide range of professionals who have an interest in the management and preservation of national parks. Specifically, this course is suitable for:
- Park rangers and other NPS staff who want to gain a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities in national parks management.
- Environmental and conservation professionals who are interested in the management of natural resources in national parks.
- Historians and cultural resource professionals who want to learn about the management of historic and cultural resources in national parks.
- Tourism professionals who want to understand the role of national parks in promoting sustainable tourism and managing visitor use.
- Students and researchers who are interested in the study of national parks and their management.
- Government officials and policymakers who want to understand the importance of national parks and the policies that support their management.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of thisNational Parks Management, you will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in national parks management, including the history and purpose of national parks, the role of the National Park Service in managing parks, and the current issues and challenges facing park managers.
- Gain knowledge and skills related to natural and cultural resource management in national parks, including understanding the threats to these resources and strategies for protecting and preserving them.
- Learn about visitor management in national parks, including understanding visitor use patterns, impacts on park resources, and strategies for managing visitor use that balance conservation with recreation and education.
- Gain insights into the importance of promoting sustainable tourism in national parks, including understanding the benefits of responsible tourism and strategies for minimizing negative impacts on park resources and local communities.
- Experience a site visit to a national park and gain first-hand knowledge of national park management in action, including observing how theory is put into practice, interacting with park rangers and other staff, and reflecting on the importance of national parks management.
Training Course Content
Day 1
Introduction to National Parks Management
- Overview of national parks and their purpose
- Historical development of national parks
- The role of the National Park Service (NPS) in managing national parks
- Current issues and challenges in national parks management
Day 2
Introduction to National Parks Management
- Overview of national parks and their purpose
- Historical development of national parks
- The role of the National Park Service (NPS) in managing national parks
- Current issues and challenges in national parks management
Day 3
Introduction to National Parks Management
- Overview of national parks and their purpose
- Historical development of national parks
- The role of the National Park Service (NPS) in managing national parks
- Current issues and challenges in national parks management
Day 4
Visitor Management in National Parks
- Understanding visitor use in national parks (e.g., types of activities, visitor demographics, impacts on park resources)
- Strategies for managing visitor use (e.g., infrastructure development, visitor education, interpretation, recreation planning)
Day 5
Site Visit to a National Park
- Guided tour of a national park
- Opportunities to observe and learn about national park management in action
- Reflection and discussion on the importance of national parks management
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