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35 Cards in this Set
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The quality of recreational experiences is dependent on...
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the quality of the setting in which it takes place.
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Special attention should paid to the ...
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asethetic qualities of the landscape setting, the facilities and artefacts and the overall maintenance of areas people visit.
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It is impossible to keep any________ from changing
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landscape
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most changes are so slow that they are
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barely noticed
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It is the sudden and dramatic changes in a landscape that are so __________ __ _____.
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difficult to accept
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Challenge of the manager when change has to occur
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Inform people of the dynamics of the change.
Tell them it is for the better. |
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Main reason people go to the wilder more natural areas
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To escape form the city.
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A city is almost completely a_______ ___________.
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human construction
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In large metropolises there is very little remaining of the _______ __________ that once exist.
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natural landscape
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What is the dominant view of the world since the Age of Enlightenment?
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Human are above nature and destined to tame it.
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the design of facilities and artefacts should reflect the _______ of the ________.
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character Landscape
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Design philosophy for the outdoors is to...
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maintain and reflect the characters of the landscape and artefacts, while providing many functions that are the same as home.
reinforce the contrast between the city and the more natural landscapes of the outdoors. |
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What does ROS stand for?
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Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
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what does Recreation Opportunity Spectrum do?
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helps us to define the type of landscape setting and the most appropriate approach to facility and artefact design,
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The correct approach is epitimized in many ways by the 1930,s designs of the US national Paks Service. They used.....
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natural materials in a sturdy, simple way, reflecting their settings.
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In developing a prk area, a fundemental principle is to......
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use as much local material as possible. for example stone and timber.
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What is genius loci?
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the spirit of the place
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At the heart of all design concepts where we want the landscape to remain dominant we need to respect the ______.
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genius loci-the spirit of the place
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The genius loci should be used as the source of ______.
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inspiration for the designer of the landscape.
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An example of the genius loci being overlooked is at
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Athabasca Falls on the Athabasca River in Canada's Jasper National Park.
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At Athabasca Falls in Canada's Jasper National Park the spirit of the place has been negatively effected because of the construction of .....
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a complex series of ramps,steps and a bridge have been constructed. the size is too large and they are a very urban construction look. It seriously harms the genius loci of the falls.
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What do visitors expect from their visit to the outdoors, particularly in the facilities?
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Help and information to help them obtain the best experience and to persuade them to return.
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What is a typical example of the most common kind of visit to a park?
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a day trip and walking to a particular place for the first time.
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The first step in visiting a park is ........
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gathering information from a brochure or website.
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The information gathered about a park prior to the visit gives a person a chance to......
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have a vision in their minds and an expectation of a wonderful setting in which to have a enjoyable time.
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The second stage to the trip to a park is ....
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preparation: packing the kit, the picnic and setting off.
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It is important to have a _____ at the entrance to the park to assure people they are in the right place
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sign
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It is suggested to place the parking lot a short drive from the entrance to allow visitors to .....
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to wind down and to become accustomed to the slower pace of the wilder landscape.
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Bathroom facilities are a must at all entrances of parks. the toilet is frequently considered an.......
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important amenity, whose absence or poor quality can greatly diminish the experience of a visit.
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When arriving at a park and after using the facilities after a long drive the next form of concern is ......
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information in the form of a display board or a brochure or a person from whom the visitors can find out more on what they need to do.
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The picnic area needs to be an....
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attractive spot with some views but also with corners that are private. Absence of liter, and poosibly some picnic furniture and a choice of sun or shade.
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The trail in a park should incorporate......
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views, rest stops and varied scenery so as to make walking it a journey of discovery and a rewarding experience.
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When trying to develope a park always consider the point of view of the .......
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visitor which may be old, young, fit, disabled, men, women.
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A good way to test a park as a manager is to visit the park and develope a .....
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checklist and put yourself in someone else's shoes, visiting your park for the first time.
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In making this checklist for your visit to your park you will find that there could be....
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many improvements made.
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