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The Ecological Recovery of Saguaro National Park after Removal of Cattle Grazing and Associated Succession

Creator:

Summers, Ryan J.

Abstract:

In the area that is now Saguaro National Park East, grazing began in the 1880's. Because of the impact to the iconic saguaro cactus as well as all palatable plant species in the area, ecological damage in the park were determined to be so great that anti-grazing conservationists challenged the...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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. Title: The Ecological Recovery of Saguaro National Park after Removal of Cattle Grazing and
A geology training manual for Grand Canyon National Park

Creator:

Wagner, Stacy S.

Abstract:

Grand Canyon National Park is a geologic experience like no other. Each year, many of the park's 5 million visitors attend ranger-led interpretive programs to learn how the spectacular scenery formed. It is crucial for interpretive park rangers at'Grand Canyon to understand the geologic history of the region and be...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Effects of the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program on backcountry users in Grand Canyon and Everglades National Parks

Creator:

Leahy, Jessica E.

Abstract:

Since the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program was approved in 1996, allowing public land management agencies to collect and retain recreation user fees, several research studies have gathered opinions and attitudes from different groups of recreation users. One particular group, backcountry users of National Parks, had yet to be included. This...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis