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17 Cards in this Set
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Populations of given species naturally occurring out of normal geographical range.
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Disjunct Species
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Highly localized environmental conditions often due to topographic features which may influence plant and animal communities at the site.
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Micro-climate
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A site tour where the visitor leads themselves through a pre-planned sequence of stops, each one presented as part of an interpretive theme.
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Self-guided trails
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Message to be conveyed; concise overview of central idea in presentation.
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Theme
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A conceptual drawing which illustrates each of the self-guided "stops" with their corresponding sub-theme titles.
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Thematic Map
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Interpretive technique using a tube mounted & fixed on post where visitors looking through it will focus on distant feature being interpreted.
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Peep Pipe
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Technique using pieces of aromatic plants/artifacts and placing them in covered box with small holes along a trail.
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Sniff Box
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Technique using an arrow-window exhibit mounted horizontally on a post, so that as visitor turns the arrow to point at each individual tree, the window in front of them reveals text related to that tree.
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Tree Finder
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Technique where visitor is encouraged to look for list of immovable objects in the "stops" ahead...also known as "cueing the visitor". For example... "On the trail ahead look for..."
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Scavenger Hunt
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Technique asking visitors questions, often using hinged flip panel, regarding things learned at previous stops. For example: "Searching for breeding salamanders involves different detective skills than those used for finding frogs. Do you know why?"
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Self-quizzing Stations
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Technique to try to deepen visitor's curiosity about what lies ahead, by suggesting at one stop, what might be expected at the next. Adds suspense and mystery. For example: "Don't let the extensive forest fool you, Umstead Park was once home to a thriving farm community, as you will soon discover." Next stop, one of the numerous abandoned cemeteries in the park.
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Foreshadowing
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Lay of the land, configuration of land surface to include hills, valleys, ater flow, etc.
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Topography
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Line on map connecting points of equal elevation.
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Contour
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Compass orientation of the land.
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Aspect
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Trail layout technique taking advantage of contours to navigate changing terrain; as one climbs or descends, trail abruptly changes direction to stay generally on same contour. Provides for easier grade and reduces erosion.
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Switchback
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Layout of trail provides opportunity for visitor to begin and exit trail at same place.
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Loop Trail
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Erosion control technique used on trails traversing changing grade, trench is dug at 30-45 degree angle from trail orientation to drain rainwater off trail, often reinforced with wood or rock.
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Water Bar
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