| Changing Parks: The History, Future and Cultural Context of Parks and Heritage Landscapes Contributor(s): Marsh, John S. (Editor), Hodgins, Bruce W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1896219063 ISBN-13: 9781896219066 Publisher: Natural Heritage Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Nature | Reference |
| Dewey: 363.680 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.35" W x 8.98" (0.94 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This important book is a must for everyone concerned with the heritage and future of Canada's parks. Contributors include an impressive assembly of noted park experts ranging from academic authorities and government parks personnel to concerned nonpolitical park supporters. Since the establishment of Banff National Park in 1885 and Algonquin Provincial Park in 1893, parklands have been part of Canada's heritage. Where other protected areas, such as forest reserves, heritage rivers and greenways, have also been created, a more comprehensive view of the creation and management of conservation areas and marshland is discussed. Cooperative approaches to park management recognize the regional context of parks with respect to local communities, as well as the inclusion of more diverse groups of people, particularly Aboriginals. This work encourages the general public to take an interest in our priceless park heritage. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hodgins, Bruce W.: - Bruce Hodgins has lived in Peterborough since 1965, where Bruce was a Professor of History and Canadian Studies at Trent University until his retirement in 1996. Bruce served as Wanapitei's summer Camp Director until 1993. |