Parks and Protected Areas

Planning and Management

Fourth Edition

Edited by Philip Dearden, Rick Rollins, and Mark Needham

Designed for Canadian students, this contributed book includes chapters written by parks and protected areas scholars, ecologists, and professionals working in the field across Canada.
Numerous case studies and Canadian examples included throughout the text gives students practical examples and application of the theory.
The fourth edition has been heavily revised to reflect the most recent developments and Legislation affecting parks and protected areas, giving students a current perspective on the topic.
NEW! Expanded coverage of international perspectives and increased international examples and comparisons provide students with new, relevant examples beyond the Canadian context.
NEW! Chapter on climate change presents students with an introduction to one of the most important issues affecting parks and protected areas today.
NEW! Chapter on urban and near-urban parks and protected areas introduces students to an increasingly important debate concerning the management of parks for ecological integrity on overly stressed environments.
NEW! Critical thought questions added to the end of every chapter will engage students in the learning and promote classroom discussion.
NEW! An online image bank of all images, tables, and figures from the text provides materials to enhance the classroom experience.

Parks and Protected Areas

Planning and Management

Fourth Edition

Edited by Philip Dearden, Rick Rollins, and Mark Needham

Description

The fourth edition of Parks and Protected Areas is a comprehensive and engaging overview of park management and planning. The text introduces students to various theoretical approaches and their applications, case studies, and a range of themes and perspectives related to park management, with chapters contributed by a diverse range of experts and scholars in the field.

Built on the strong groundwork of the previous editions, the fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes several important changes that will ensure students gain a current understanding of park management. All chapters have been updated to reflect current federal and provincial legislation, and two new chapters - one on climate change and another on urban parks - have been added, as well as information on counteracting falling park attendance through engaging youth and new Canadians, and an increased focus on marine parks. This edition will also feature a brand new image bank containing a complete collection of all images, tables, and figures from the text.

Parks and Protected Areas

Planning and Management

Fourth Edition

Edited by Philip Dearden, Rick Rollins, and Mark Needham

Figures
Tables
Boxes
Foreword
Part I: Overview
1:Parks and Protected Areas in Canada, Mark D. Needham, Philip Dearden, Rick Rollins, Kevin McNamee
2:International Perspectives, Philip Dearden
Part II: Theory and Practice
3:Protecting Park Ecosystems: The Application of Ecological Concepts and Active Management, Jeannette C. Theberge, John B. Theberge, Philip Dearden
4:Protected Areas and Visitors: Theory, Planning, and Management, Mark D. Needham, Wolfgang Haider, Rick Rollins
5:Interpretation in Protected Areas, Glen T. Hvenegaard and John Shultis
Part III: Park Systems and Beyond
6:Managing the National Parks, Pamela A. Wright
7:Provincial Parks and Protected Areas, Christopher D. Malcom
8:Urban Parks: History, Benefit, and Current Issues (NEW!), John Shultis and Glen T. Hvenegaard
9:Northern Parks and Protected Areas, R. Harvey Lemelin, Margaret E. Johnstone, Jackie Dawson
10:Stewardship: Expanding Ecosystem Protection, Jessica Dempsley and Philip Dearden
11:Marine Protected Areas, Philip Dearden and Rosaline Canessa
Part IV: Cross-cutting Issues
12:The Role of Aboriginal Peoples and National Parks, Philip Dearden and Nathan Bennett
13:Tourism, Ecotourism, and Protected Areas, Rick Rollins, Philip Dearden, David Fennell
14:Planning and Managing Canada's Protected Areas in an Era of Rapid Climate Change (NEW!), Christopher J. Lemieux
Part V: Concluding Perspectives
15:Challenges for the Future, Rick Rollins, Philip Dearden, Mark D. Needham
Appendix
Index

Parks and Protected Areas

Planning and Management

Fourth Edition

Edited by Philip Dearden, Rick Rollins, and Mark Needham

Author Information

Edited by Philip Dearden, Professor, Department of Geography, Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Victoria, Rick Rollins, Faculty, Department of Recreation and Tourism, Malaspina University College, and Mark Needham, Associate Professor, Oregon State University

Contributors:

Nathan Bennet, SSHRC postdoctoral fellow, Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
Rosaline Canessa, associate professor, Department of Geography, University of Victoria
Jackie Dawson, assistant professor, Department of Geography, University of Ottawa
Jessica Dempsey, assistant professor, School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria
David Fennell, professor, Department of Tourism Management, Brock University
Bryan S.R. Grimwood, assistant professor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo (contributor of Box 9.5)
Wolfgang Haider, professor, Resource and Environment Program, Simon Fraser University
Elizabeth Halpenny, associate professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta
(contributor of Box. 1.3)
Glen T. Hvenegaard, professor, Environmental Science and Geography, University of Alberta
Aerin Jacobs, post-doctoral fellow, Department of Geography, University of Victoria. (contributor of Box 3.9)
Margaret Johnstone, professor, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Lakehead University
R. Harvey Lemelin, associate professor, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Lakehead University
Christopher J. Lemieux, assistant professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
Christopher D. Malcolm, associate professor and chair, Department of Geography, Brandon University
Kevin McNamee, head, New Park Establishment, Parks Canada
Mark D. Needham, associate professor, Gene D. Knudson Endowed Chair, director, Natural Resources, Tourism, and Recreation (NATURE) Studies Laboratory, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University; editor-in-chief, Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Rick Rollins, faculty emeritus, Vancouver Island University
John Shultis, associate professor, Ecosystem Science and Management Program, University of Northern British Columbia
Jeanette C. Theberge, ecologist, Yoho, Kootenay, and Banff national parks of Canada
John B. Theberge, wildlife biologist; (previously) professor, University of Waterloo
Pamela A. Wright, associate professor, Ecosystem Science and Management Program, University of Northern British Columbia