10/29 Lecture - DONE

Question 1

OR professional jobs have what 2 dimensions?

Answer 1

1) Human dimensions

2) Natural resource dimensions

Question 2

GIS stands for…

Answer 2

Geographical information system

Question 3

This computer system is commonly used to capture, store, check, and display data related to positions on Earth’s surface.

Answer 3

GIS

Question 4

Imagery, elevation, transportation, address, boundaries, water features, and survey info are all layers that can be stored by what information system?

Answer 4

GIS

Question 5

Give an example of private lands developed for OR.

Answer 5

EXAMPLES: Ski areas, beach resorts, private campgrounds, eco resorts, camps, and Marinos

Question 6

Give an example of OR information and media.

Answer 6

EXAMPLES: Guides, books, magazines, websites, movies, videos, TV, and tourism destinations

Question 7

Give an example of private OR facilities and support services.

Answer 7

Lodging and food, transportation and fueling, hunting and fishing licenses, and medical services

Question 8

Does more spending in OR go toward support services or directly to recreation providers?

Answer 8

Support services

Question 9

According to the article “Private Money, Public Parks,” what primary benefit do private conservancies offer public parks?

Answer 9

Much-needed funding for renovations and maintenance

Question 10

According to the article “Private Money, Public Parks,” name a drawback to private funding of public parks.

Answer 10

OPTIONS:

1) Disproportionate funding for wealthy neighborhoods
2) Conservancies run by the wealthy, who become accustomed to running vast public spaces
3) Transparency associated with parks department oversight is diminished.
4) Conservancy and alliance funds buffer the public from the realities of elected officials cutting park funds

Question 11

Give 3 reasons a corporation might provide OR opportunities for the general public.

Answer 11

1) GOOD PR/community relations
2) REGULATORY requirements
3) INCOME generation

Question 12

Give 3 trends in private land ownership that impact public OR.

Answer 12

1) DECREASING number of private owners are allowing PUBLIC ACCESS on their land
2) Growing interest in PRIVATE GAME RESERVES AND CLUBS
3) AGING RANCHERS with families less interested in ranching or farming

Question 13

In what 6 categories does the private sector contribute to OR?

Answer 13

1) Public land/facilities
2) Equipment/supplies
3) Information and media
4) Support services
5) Operating commercial ventures
6) Donations/financial support

Question 14

In what 3 ways can private companies provide fiscal support to OR on public lands, besides paying taxes?

Answer 14

1) Donations
2) Voluntarily contribute a portion of sales
3) Provide volunteers

Question 15

Give an ex. of private OR “facilities and support services”

Answer 15

EXAMPLES:

• lodging and food
• transportation and gas/charging stations
• medical services

Question 16

Give an ex. of private OR “information and media”

Answer 16

EXAMPLES:

• guides/books/magazines/websites
• movies/videos/TV
• tourism destinations
• documentaries
• interpretation

Question 17

Give an ex. of private OR “equipment and supplies”

Answer 17

EXAMPLES:

• bicycles
• backpacks/camping equipment
• binoculars/hiking shoes/wildlife guide
• fishing/hunting gear
• outdoor clothing

Question 18

4,000 manufacturers, distributers, suppliers, and retailers generate $289 billion annual is the US selling what?

Answer 18

OR equipment and supplies

Question 19

Give an ex. of private lands developed for OR

Answer 19

EXAMPLES:

• ski areas
• beach resorts
• private campgrounds
• eco resorts
• camps
• marinas