NRPA Parks & Conservation Management 5

Question 1

Which federal agency partners with state and local governments through the Land and Water Conservation Fund's Stateside program to fund outdoor recreation facilities?

Accepted Answer

National Park Service

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Bureau of Land Management

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Question 2

What is 'dark sky preservation' in the context of park management?

Accepted Answer

Managing artificial light pollution to protect natural darkness for wildlife and stargazing

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Restricting nighttime access to reduce crime in urban parks

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Painting park facilities with dark colors to reduce heat absorption

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A program to reduce energy costs by turning off all park lighting permanently

Question 3

When managing a multi-use trail shared by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, which right-of-way hierarchy is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Equestrians have the highest priority, followed by hikers, then cyclists

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Cyclists yield to all; hikers and equestrians share equal priority

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Hikers have the highest priority over all other users

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All users share equal priority with no yield requirements

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Encroachment of woody vegetation due to fire suppression and invasive species

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Over-abundance of native large ungulates

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Excessive soil moisture from increased precipitation

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Overuse by native pollinators depleting plant communities

Question 5

What is the significance of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program for city parks?

Accepted Answer

It provides federal grants for the rehabilitation and innovation of recreation systems in economically distressed communities

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It funds wilderness area acquisitions in rural states only

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It regulates pesticide use in all urban green spaces nationwide

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It requires cities to convert parking lots to green space

Question 6

Which approach to park facility design best exemplifies the principles of sustainable site development?

Accepted Answer

Clustering facilities to minimize footprint, using native plantings, and incorporating stormwater management features

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Maximizing impervious surface coverage to reduce maintenance costs

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Installing turf grass throughout the site for a uniform appearance

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Locating all structures in sensitive wetland areas to take advantage of scenic views

Question 7

Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), what is required when a federal agency action may affect a listed species in or near a park?

Accepted Answer

The agency must initiate formal or informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries

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The agency must purchase offsetting habitat in another state

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The project must be cancelled automatically if any listed species is present

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The agency must relocate all individuals of the species before proceeding