NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Visual Preferences of Travelers Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Cover

Foreword
Gary Everhardt

Preface

Contributors

1. Introduction
Francis P. Noe and William E. Hammitt

2. Visual and Management Preferences of Sightseers
William E. Hammitt

3. The Influence of Sociocultural Factors upon Scenic Preferences
Gary D. Hampe

4. Effects of Recreational and Environmental Values on Tourists' Scenic Preferences
Francis P. Noe

5. Visual Experiences of Sightseers
J. Douglas Wellman, Gregory J. Buhyoff, Nick R. Feimer and Michael R. Patsfall

6. The Use of Interpretation to Gain Visitor Acceptance of Vegetation Management
Robert H. Becker, F. Dominic Dottavio and Barbara L. McDonald

7. Historical Overview and Landscape Classification of Vistas and Rural Landscapes along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Richard C. Smardon, Timothy R. Day, James F. Palmer, Tad Redway and Lawrence Reichardt

8. Simulating and Evaluating Management Practices
James F. Palmer, Timothy R. Day, Richard C. Smardon, Tad Redway and Lawrence Reichardt

9. Management Considerations

Appendix A: Questionnaire Used for Vista Preference Study, 1982

Appendix B: Questionnaire Used for Vegetation Management Study, 1983

Index (omitted from the online edition)

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As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. This includes fostering the wisest use of our land and water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, preserving the environment and cultural value of our national parks and historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses our energy and mineral resources and works to assure that their development is in the best interests of all our people. The Department also has a major responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who live in island territories under U.S. administration.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Visual preferences of travelers along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Scientific monograph series; no. 18)
Bibliography: p.
Includes index.
Supt. of Docs. no.: I 29.80:18
1. Blue Ridge Parkway (Va. and N.C.)—Description and travel. 2. Landscape—Blue Ridge Parkway (Va. and N.C.). I. Noe, Francis P., 1939 II. Hammitt, William E. III. Series: National Park Service scientific monograph series; no. 18.
F217.B6V57 1988 917.55 88-600094
ISBN 0-943475-00-7 (pbk.)

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