January 14

Introduction; Recreation definitions

16

Recreation trends

21

Benefits and values of recreation

23

Recreation management concepts; handout

30

Carrying capacity and LAC

February 4

Environmental, social, and economic impacts

6

History of recreation in the United States

13

Overview of federal agencies

18

National Park Service

20

Guest speaker: National Park Service

25

United States Forest Service

27

Guest speaker: US Forest Service

March 4

Bureau of Land Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

6

Other federal recreation agencies

18

Trail systems, river corridors, scenic byways

20

Wilderness system; video

25

State and local government agencies

27

NGOs

April 1

The private commercial sector

3

Fire issues related to recreation

10

Recreation planning principles

15

Interpretation

22

Liability and legality issues

24

Law enforcement and search and rescue

29

International recreation