Parks and protected areas are recognized for the important ecosystem services, or benefits,
they provide society. One emerging but understudied component is the cultural ecosystem …

Hiking is a natural exercise that has become one the most popular outdoor activities,
promoting physical fitness and de-stress without large investments or special equipment …

Past research has documented the harmful impacts of air pollution on endemic species,
ecosystem functions, and human health. Far less is known about how degraded air quality …

Protected areas are a fundamental mechanism for ensuring the persistence of biodiversity.
The strategic policy objectives set by governments for protected area land acquisition are …

Ozone (O3) pollution has become one of the most challenging problems in China, and high
O3 concentrations have been a major air quality issue in Changchun. Based on continuous …

In the twenty-first century, with the development of urbanization, large-scale mine
wastelands in peri-urban areas have become increasingly closely related to the daily lives of …

Aldo Leopold is widely regarded as one of the founders of the modern field of ecology. He
was also a skilled woodsman, hunter, and a proponent of personal development through …

Beyond traditional values like recreation and scenic beauty, parks, such as those managed
by Parks Victoria in Victoria, Australia and the US National Park Service (USNPS), are …

Libertarian Paternalism and the Park, Recreation, and Tourism Profession Page 1 95 Daniel
Dustin is a professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation at the University …

The park and recreation profession has come a long way since its rudimentary beginnings in
the early part of the 20th century. An outgrowth of the Progressive Era, early predecessors to …