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Creator:: Baur, Joshua W. R. and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: Small-scale urban natural parks have the potential to contribute to the health and well-being of urban communities. Although recreation researchers have seldom focused on such areas, recreation research theory can be successfully applied to urban natural parks, especially if augmented by the application of social capital and social networks theory....
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Full Text:: urban parks make to neighborhood welfare. A neighborhood natural park can refer to any undeveloped

Creator:: Chavez, Deborah J., Harding, James A., and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: What value does federal designation add to open space resources that are not all federally owned and managed? Over the years the federal government, under the auspices of the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service, has designated trails across the United States as National Recreation Trails. A survey of...
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Full Text:: - spective. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 11(3):29-36. D•kkM^S, D.A. 1978. Mail and

Creator:: Tynon, Joanne F. and Gomez, Edwin
Abstract:: We report on user conflicts at six Hawaiian beaches, and compare the extent to which evaluations of coastal recreation conflicts differ among groups. This information can be used to help understand current recreation users at coastal sites in Hawaii. Exploratory factor analyses supported a multidimensional interpersonal conflict factor based on...
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Full Text:: State University Press. Mitra, A., & Lankford, S. (1999). Research methods in park, recreation, and

Creator:: Tynon, Joanne F. and Chavez, Deborah J.
Abstract:: Using a qualitative approach, the authors tested a crime typology developed for tourism destinations in a U.S. National Forest recreation setting. Specific objectives were to classify the attributes of crime and violence, examine the effects of crime and violence on visitor demand, and suggest methods of prevention and recovery. A...
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Full Text:: T A B L E 3 C R IM E A N D V IO L E N C E C L A S S IF IC A T IO N M A T R IX

Creator:: Tynon, Joanne F. and Chavez, Deborah J.
Abstract:: The aim of this article is to explain why research focusing on crime and violence on national forests is necessary and overdue. Four questions are offered to frame future research. First, how much crime is occurring on national forests, and how can the effects of crime and violence best be...
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Full Text:: present four ques- 154 Journal of Forestry • April/May 2006 A B S T R A C T recreation tions that

Creator:: Hammersley, Charles H. and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: This study was initiated by the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA) in an attempt to determine the feasibility of a national certification program for resort and commercial recreation employees. Current national recreation related certification programs do not adequately address the needs of current commercial recreation employers (Gladwell & Beeler,...
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Full Text:: ; National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association; National Recreation and Park Association

Creator:: Chavez, Deborah J., Tynon, Joanne F., and Knap, Nancy E.
Abstract:: Studies on types and impacts of crime have indicated that crime and violent acts do occur on public lands and have negative consequences for managers of those lands and recreation visitors. It is important, then, to evaluate how to reduce or eliminate crime and violent acts on public lands. To...
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Full Text:: Chavez article* 22Journal of Park and Recreation

Creator:: Wing, Michael G. and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: We examined the spatial distribution of crime incidents on USDA Forest Service lands using a geographic information system and several spatial analysis techniques. Our primary objective was to examine whether patterns existed in the spatial distribution of crime and to explore the relationship of patterns to other geographic features using...
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Full Text:: the USDA Forest Service. J. of Park and Recreation Administration 22(3): 22-38. Eck, J.E., S

Creator:: Chavez, Deborah J. and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: Uses of outdoor natural areas, like National Forests in the United States, have been undergoing change. Some changes, including criminal activities and domestic terrorism, may have quite important impacts to outdoor enthusiasts and managers. Activities include some relatively traditional management challenges, like arson and thefts, and newer challenges, such as...
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Full Text:: Land Management, National Park Service, etc.). Several managers referenced other agen- cies that are

Creator:: Chavez, Deborah J. and Tynon, Joanne F.
Abstract:: This study is the second in a series of studies to evaluate perceptions of USDA Forest Service law enforcement personnel of the roles, responsibilities, and issues entailed in their jobs. An e-mail survey was administered to the nine Forest Ser-vice special agents in charge (SACs) across the United States. All...
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Full Text:: presented at the leisure research symposium, National Recreation and Park Association, October 16–19, Tampa

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