An analysis of the Tatshenshini-Alsek wilderness preservation decision

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An analysis of a major wilderness preservation controversy relating to the Tatshenshini-Alsek area in north-western British Columbia, is presented. Structured judgements about fundamental objectives and potential impacts were used to gain an insight into the complex policy decision. Decision analysis was used and a workshop investigated views about trade-offs involved in the decision.

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Monitoring and modeling walking track impacts in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Australia

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A program is developed for monitoring the condition of unimproved walking tracks on a 1000-km track system in Western Tasmania, which is used as the basis of an eight-year study of track-impact development. The implications of this program for the ongoing monitoring, siting, and management of walking tracks are discussed.

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Monitoring the performance and decline of heritage trees in urban Hong Kong

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A study monitors the loss of urban trees in Hong - Kong during two periods, 1993 - 1998 and 1999 - 2003. The predisposing causes were injuries sustained in roadwork and construction activities, both related to root damage and soil disturbance.

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