ECT 312 - Protected Area Management

Credit Hour(s): 3
The world’s protected areas serve as repositories of biodiversity, regulators of climate, laboratories for research, sanctuaries for aesthetic and spiritual inspiration, and natural arenas for outdoor recreation and exploration. 

Protected area management requires a blend of community participation, interpretation, law enforcement, natural and cultural resource management, administration, and maintenance. This course is an overview of protected area management principles and techniques.  Special emphasis will be given to climate change, poverty, indigenous cultures, biodiversity conservation, endangered species, and responsible tourism management.

  3 Credit(s).