The Politics and Economics of Park Management

by Terry L. Anderson, Alexander James, Stephanie Presber James, George R. Hughes, Donald R. Leal

Overview

The Politics and Economics of Park Management examines national protected area systems, in both developed and developing countries, that have made a transformation from "fortress parks" to a sustainable use model. The contributors—park management, academics, and members of nongovenmental organizations—contend that successful institutional change in protected area systems involves not only the adoption of appropriate legal and regulatory regimes covering sustainable use, but also the development of an informal culture of sustainable resource use among all of a park's stakeholders. While this latter requirement is often difficult to achieve, the contributors show how these informal attitudes may evolve over time, both within the management structure of a park agency and the community of resource users. The case studies cited represent examples of successful institutional change, demonstrating both financial and conservation benefits to protected area agencies, that should serve as model for managing parks today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780742511552
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/13/2000
Series:	The Political Economy Forum
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.08(w) x 9.26(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

Terry L. Anderson is Executive Director of the Political Economy Research Center in Bozeman, Montana. Alexander James is a doctoral research student in the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: Parks, Politics, and Property Rights Part 2 Theoretical Approach Chapter 3 An Institutional Approach to Protected Area Management Performance Part 4 Applications: Successful Park Institutions Chapter 5 The National Parks Board Experience in Southern Africa Chapter 6 Back to the Future to Save Our Parks Chapter 7 Sustainable Financing for Protected Areas in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean Chapter 8 Preserving Institutional and Ecological Diversity in Argentina's Protected Area System Part 9 Opportunities for Institutional Change Chapter 10 Contracting Out at Parks Canada Chapter 11 New Management Strategies for Kruger National Park Chapter 12 A Trust Approach to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monumnent Chapter 13 Parks Are for People—But Which People?

Editorial Reviews

The proposition that human beings and nature can be separated anywhere on earth is increasingly seeming a fiction. The management of national parks, accordingly, must be rethought. This book is the place to start. The Politics and Economics of Park Management has more new ideas and interesting case material about national and state parks here in the United States and around the world than any other source I know.

Robert H. Nelson

Nine papers provide theoretical insights and international experience relevant to the successful modernization of park management.

Journal of Economic Literature

This is a thought-provoking book that could help to shake protected-area managers out of any complacence that may remain in this time of increasing social and economic pressure on our planet's remaining bits of nature.

Environment

Useful for individuals interested in applying market-based solutions to biodiversity conservation. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.

Choice Reviews

Useful for individuals interested in applying market-based solutions to biodiversity conservation. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.

Choice

Useful for individuals interested in applying market-based solutions to biodiversity conservation. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.

CHOICE

Examines national protected area systems, in both developed and developing countries, that have made a transformation from "fortress parks" to a sustainable use model. Contributors, including park management, academics, and members of nongovernmental organizations, contend that successful change involves not only the adoption of legal and regulatory regimes, but also the development of an informal culture of sustainable resource use among a park's stakeholders. Anderson is executive director of the Political Economy Research Center. James is a doctoral research student at the University of Cambridge. Material originated at an October 1997 forum sponsored by the Political Economy Research Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

The proposition that human beings and nature can be separated anywhere on earth is increasingly seeming a fiction. The management of national parks, accordingly, must be rethought. This book is the place to start. The Politics and Economics of Park Management has more new ideas and interesting case material about national and state parks here in the United States and around the world than any other source I know.--Robert H. Nelson, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland

Useful for individuals interested in applying market-based solutions to biodiversity conservation. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.--CHOICE

This is a thought-provoking book that could help to shake protected-area managers out of any complacence that may remain in this time of increasing social and economic pressure on our planet's remaining bits of nature.--Environment

From the Publisher

This is a thought-provoking book that could help to shake protected-area managers out of any complacence that may remain in this time of increasing social and economic pressure on our planet's remaining bits of nature.

Environment