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Parks & Conservation Management Flashcards

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  1. Which federal law requires parks to assess potential environmental impacts before undertaking major projects?

    Answer: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

    NEPA requires federal agencies to assess environmental impacts through an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement before major projects.

  2. A park manager notices invasive species spreading in a wetland area. What is the recommended first step in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

    Answer: Identify and monitor the extent of the infestation

    IPM begins with identification and monitoring to understand the scope before selecting the least harmful control method.

  3. What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in park management?

    Answer: The maximum level of visitor use an area can sustain without unacceptable impact

    Carrying capacity defines the maximum visitor use a natural or recreational area can support without degrading resources or visitor experience.

  4. Which type of conservation easement allows a landowner to retain ownership while permanently restricting certain uses to protect natural resources?

    Answer: Voluntary conservation easement

    A voluntary conservation easement is a legal agreement where landowners restrict development while retaining ownership to protect land in perpetuity.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a park's Master Plan?

    Answer: To provide a long-term vision and guide for park development and resource management

    A Master Plan provides a comprehensive, long-term framework for land use, facility development, and resource stewardship decisions.

  6. Which soil erosion control practice is most effective for steep slopes in newly developed park areas?

    Answer: Hydroseeding with native grasses and mulch

    Hydroseeding establishes rapid vegetative cover that stabilizes soil on steep slopes while supporting native habitat restoration.

  7. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what standard must new park trails meet to qualify as an accessible trail?

    Answer: Trails must meet the Outdoor Developed Areas accessibility guidelines for slope and surface firmness

    The ADA Outdoor Developed Areas guidelines specify slope, cross-slope, surface firmness, and other standards for accessible outdoor recreation areas.