Parks & Conservation Management Flashcards
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Which federal agency partners with state and local governments through the Land and Water Conservation Fund's Stateside program to fund outdoor recreation facilities?
Answer: National Park Service
The National Park Service administers the LWCF Stateside program, providing matching grants to states and localities for outdoor recreation planning and development.
What is 'dark sky preservation' in the context of park management?
Answer: Managing artificial light pollution to protect natural darkness for wildlife and stargazing
Dark sky preservation involves limiting artificial light spillover to protect nocturnal wildlife behavior, astronomical observation, and natural night environments.
When managing a multi-use trail shared by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, which right-of-way hierarchy is generally recommended?
Answer: Equestrians have the highest priority, followed by hikers, then cyclists
Standard multi-use trail etiquette gives equestrians the highest priority because horses can be spooked, followed by hikers, then cyclists who are most maneuverable.
A park manager is implementing a Habitat Management Plan for a grassland area. What is the primary threat that most North American native grasslands face today?
Answer: Encroachment of woody vegetation due to fire suppression and invasive species
Fire suppression and invasive species have allowed shrubs and trees to encroach on native grasslands, which historically depended on periodic fire to maintain open structure.
What is the significance of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program for city parks?
Answer: It provides federal grants for the rehabilitation and innovation of recreation systems in economically distressed communities
UPARR provided federal assistance specifically to help fiscally stressed urban communities rehabilitate deteriorating parks and recreation facilities.
Which approach to park facility design best exemplifies the principles of sustainable site development?
Answer: Clustering facilities to minimize footprint, using native plantings, and incorporating stormwater management features
Sustainable site design clusters development to minimize land disturbance, uses native plants, and manages stormwater on-site through green infrastructure.
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), what is required when a federal agency action may affect a listed species in or near a park?
Answer: The agency must initiate formal or informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries
Section 7 of the ESA requires federal agencies to consult with USFWS or NOAA Fisheries to ensure their actions do not jeopardize listed species or destroy critical habitat.