Research to Support Application of the Visitor Experience and Resource Protection Framework at Zion National Park
Project ID: J9088020051
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Partner Institution: University of Vermont and State Agriculture College
Fiscal Year: 2002
Initial Funding: $29,900
Total Funding: $59,225
Project Type: Research
Project Disciplines: Social
National Park: Zion National Park
Principal Investigator: Manning, Robert
Agreement Technical Representative: Bradybaugh, Jeff
Abstract: Gather information that will help support application of VERP to Zion NP. In particular, study objectives will focus on the four elements of the VERP framework that can benefit the most from empirical data: 1) Collecting baseline data on visitor use and associated resource and social impacts, 2) identifying indicators and standards of quality, 3) monitoring indicator variables, and 4) management of visitor use to ensure that the standards of quality are maintained.
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