Thesis (M.Env.St.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Geographical and Environmental Studies, 2000. / Two col. folded maps in pocket on back end paper. Bibliography: leaves 91-96.

Thesis (M.L.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-48).

Thesis (M.L.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-48) Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on September 29, 2008) Includes bibliographical references.

Wong Yin Catherine. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leave 31 (2nd gp.)). / Introduction and Summary / Project Issues and Goals / our lost connection with nature --- p.2 / "something about leisure, health, nature and pleasure - introduction to hiking" --- p.3 / understanding of experiences and delights --- p.4 / Project Summary / programme --- p.5 / site --- p.6 / context and sites / client and users / the landscape as a setting for recreation / water features / The Project Brief / Site and Constraints --- p.7 / Space Program --- p.9 / Calculations --- p.10 / The Process / Outline of Process / concept of displacement --- p.10 / concept development [site planning] --- p.13 / The Design / Development of the Design / "diagrams (trail analysis, trail condition and trail intervention)" --- p.14 / succeeding concept layouts --- p.18 / "final plans, sections, elevations" --- p.20 / special studies (drainage and lighting detail) --- p.28 / perspective and isometric illustrations --- p.29 / Appendices / [programming report] / "Interviews, Surveys" / Precedents / Bibliography

Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document / Thesis (DPhil)--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology / DPhil / Unrestricted

Thesis (Ph.D.) - James Cook University, 2006. / Typescript (photocopy) Bibliography: leaves 347-371.

by Leung, Yu-fai. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 167-178). / abstract --- p.ii / acknowledgements --- p.iv / table of contents --- p.vi / list of tables --- p.ix / list of figures --- p.xi / list of plates --- p.xiii / Chapter CHAPTER I --- introduction / the problem --- p.1 / The Country Parks of Hong Kong --- p.1 / Resource Impacts of Country-Park Recreation --- p.3 / Trail Degradation --- p.4 / objectives of the study --- p.5 / scope of the study --- p.6 / Chapter CHAPTER II --- literature review / introduction --- p.8 / research approaches --- p.9 / physical degradation on trails --- p.11 / Compaction / Widening and Incision / Erosion --- p.16 / FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TRAIL DEGRADATION --- p.17 / Use Characteristics --- p.19 / Environment --- p.20 / RECREATION IMPACT STUDIES IN HONG KONG --- p.21 / Chapter CHAPTER III --- study area / introduction --- p.24 / the pat sin leng country park --- p.24 / "Topography,Geology and Soils" --- p.25 / Climate and Vegetation --- p.29 / Recreational Use and Management --- p.31 / the pat sin range trail --- p.35 / Chapter CHAPTER IV --- research methodology / introduction --- p.41 / research design --- p.41 / hypotheses --- p.43 / SAMPLING SCHEME --- p.44 / VARIABLES INCLUDED IN THE STUDY --- p.46 / FIELD MEASUREMENTS --- p.49 / Degradation-Indicator Variables --- p.49 / Site Condition Variables --- p.58 / LABORATORY ANALYSIS --- p.63 / DATA MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS --- p.65 / Chapter CHAPTER V --- SITE AND DEGRADATION CONDITION OF THE PAT SIN RANGE TRAIL / INTRODUCTION --- p.67 / SITE CONDITION OF THE TRAIL --- p.67 / Parent Material --- p.67 / Topography --- p.72 / TREAD SURFACE MATERIAL --- p.80 / COMPACTION OF TRAIL TREAD --- p.82 / MORPHOLOGY OF TRAIL TREAD --- p.90 / Tread width --- p.91 / Incision Depth --- p.94 / Tread Cross-Section Area --- p.96 / Multiple Treads --- p.96 / Other Morphology Variables --- p.98 / OVERALL EVALUATION --- p.98 / Other Evidence of Degradation --- p.98 / Summary Rating --- p.101 / REMARKS --- p.106 / Chapter CHAPTER VI --- ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON TRAIL DEGRDATION / INTRODUCTION --- p.107 / BRANCHING EFFECT OF TRAILS --- p.108 / PARENT MATERIAL --- p.112 / Parent Rock --- p.112 / Soil Properties --- p.115 / LOCATIONAL FACTORS --- p.120 / Aspect --- p.120 / Slope Steepness --- p.124 / Trail Position on Slope --- p.136 / OVERALL EVALUATION --- p.145 / Chapter CHAPTER VII --- MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS / INTRODUCTION --- p.151 / MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS --- p.152 / THE CASE OF PAT SIN RANGE TRAIL --- p.153 / MONITORING TRAIL USE AND IMPACTS --- p.159 / Chapter CHAPTER VIII --- CONCLUSION / SUMMARY OF FINDINGS --- p.162 / LIMITATION OF THE STUDY --- p.164 / SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH --- p.164 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.167 / APPENDIX / DESCRIPTIONS OF SELECTED DEGRADED SITES --- p.179

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Landscape Architecture

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-10T17:30:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Daniele Moraes.pdf: 8273735 bytes, checksum: 9f8283d1a437ef50a7fc91af11f5445a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-04-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This research aimed to identify the procedures required for nature trails in forested areas´ deployment and management, considering benefits and problems of its use in small farms. Through literature review and empirical studies, it was possible to survey the methods and techniques of deployment, use and management of trails in forested areas, and to evaluate physical and environmental conditions, the user profile and interpretative activities in two ecological trails located in a small farm open to visitors, called Recanto Renascer, located in the municipality of Francisco Beltrão, state of Parana, Brazil. To assess the impact on the trails, the methodology Monitoring the Impact of the Visitation (IVM) was used. For the analysis of the attractiveness of each track, we used the methodology of Interpretative Attractiveness Index Points (IAPI). Soil analysis for verification of soil compaction on the trails were also done. The results obtained from the research used to develop proposals for physical- environmental and interpretive adequacy of the two tracks of Recanto Renascer, beyond the preparation of a material with technical information to owners of farms interested in establishing nature trails or in adapting existing trails. / Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo principal conhecer os procedimentos necessários para a implantação e manejo de trilhas ecológicas em áreas florestais, considerando benefícios e problemáticas de seu uso em pequenos estabelecimentos rurais. Através da revisão bibliográfica e dos estudos empíricos realizados, foi possível fazer um levantamento dos métodos e técnicas de implantação, uso e manejo das trilhas em áreas florestais, além de avaliar as condições físico-ambientais, o perfil dos usuários e as atividades interpretativas desenvolvidas em duas trilhas ecológicas localizadas em um pequeno estabelecimento rural aberto à visitação, denominado Recanto Renascer, no município de Francisco Beltrão-PR. Para o levantamento dos impactos nas trilhas, foi utilizada a metodologia Monitoramento do Impacto da Visitação (MIV). Para a análise dos atrativos de cada trilha, utilizou-se a metodologia Índice de Atratividade de pontos Interpretativos (IAPI). Também foram realizadas análises de solo, para verificação da compactação dos solos nas trilhas. Os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa permitiram desenvolver propostas de adequação físico-ambiental e interpretativa das duas trilhas do Recanto Renascer, além da elaboração de um material técnico-informativo destinado a proprietários de estabelecimentos rurais interessados em implantar trilhas ecológicas ou adequar as já existentes.