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National Parks : The Environmental Challenge
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After a brief history of the national park movement, this program examines the challenges faced by three areas that were specially set aside for the protection of their flora and fauna-Yellowstone ...
After a brief history of the national park movement, this program examines the challenges faced by three areas that were specially set aside for the protection of their flora and fauna-Yellowstone National Park, England's Lake District National Park, and Australia's Kakadu National Park. The video also delves into the growth of tourism and its environmental impact; conflicts between recreation, economic needs, and conservation; and the concerns of local and indigenous communities. Produced in Australia.
Details
- Creator
- Video Education Australasia
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2013
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (23 min.) : sd., col. + instructional materials (online)
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn869222901
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on October 18, 2013.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Introduction to Yellowstone (1:40) -- Founding Yellowstone (1:56) -- Global National Park Movement (1:00) -- National Park Definition (1:59) -- National Parks and Society (1:36) -- Lake District National Park (3:29) -- Lake District Management Challenges (3:20) -- Kakadu National Park (2:03) -- Economic and Conservation Conflict (2:33) -- Balancing Tourism and Conservation (1:58) -- Credits: National Parks: The Environmental Challenge (0:53)