Communication Perspectives About Bison Safety in Yellowstone National Park: A Comparison of International and North American Visitors
| Autor: | Wayne A. Freimund, Tami Blackford, Zachary D. Miller |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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National park
Human–wildlife conflict business.industry 05 social sciences Globe 010501 environmental sciences Public relations 01 natural sciences Variety (cybernetics) Urban Studies Geography medicine.anatomical_structure Tourism Leisure and Hospitality Management 0502 economics and business medicine business Recreation 050212 sport leisure & tourism Social Sciences (miscellaneous) 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Nature and Landscape Conservation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 36:176-186 |
| ISSN: | 2160-6862 |
| DOI: | 10.18666/jpra-2018-v36-i1-8503 |
| Popis: | Human-wildlife conflict is a serious issue in many park and recreation settings around the globe. The focus of this study is on exploring challenges related to communication and human-bison conflict in Yellowstone National Park. In particular, it examines differences between international and North American (from the United States and Canada) visitors. A variety of statistical testing is used to understand how visitors are using information about bison safety, and what their perceptions are about safe distances while viewing bison. Results show that international and North American visitors are using information sources in remarkably similar ways. However, there were significantly different perceptions about safe distances while viewing bison between the two groups, and international visitors were more likely to say they began to feel unsafe around bison at closer distances. The discussion provides several insights and strategies to help address human-wildlife conflict using communication. Subscribe to JPRA |
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