Canadian National Parks Land Management and Recreational Users
July 8th –July 21st
O Canada! Our home and native land
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The true north, strong and free
From far and wide, O Canada
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free
Spend two weeks submersed in the Canadian Rockies learning how recreational users impact the land and how the National Parks of
Canada work with the users to ensure the continual use of the land for perpetuity. This is an issue that is addressed by the Canadian
National Parks Service (CNPS):
“Parks Canada is working to maintain or restore the ecological integrity of national parks. This means
keeping ecosystems healthy and whole -- a state where ecosystem biodiversity, structures and functions
are unimpaired and likely to persist. Maintaining or restoring ecological integrity is a challenging task
that involves a good understanding of the dynamic nature of ecosystems and the stresses they face. It
also requires collaboration among people whose actions influence the ecosystems and their sustainability
- from neighboring landowners and businesses, to local residents, visitors and governments.”
(http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/np-pn/intro_e.aspc ).
Spend time understanding the globalization related to the natural resources of our neighbors’ in the north through experiential activities
related to the being “in the environment” rather than “viewing the environment”. The course will include tent camping and outdoor
cooking to enhance the experience of being in the landscape and a part of the scene rather than a casual observer.
For More information contact:
Dr. Jerel Cowan, 974-5235 or jcowan2@uco.edu