Overview
This course, the third in the Visitor Use Management in Wilderness course of study, contains four modules that introduce the process for monitoring campsites, trail impacts and visitor use in wilderness. The course also includes an optional section on monitoring visitor encounters.
Course Format
This course integrates informational text, interactive practice activities, engaging videos, Learn More opportunities, and supplemental reference materials. Following the course, you will take a brief assessment requiring you to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the assessment you will be awarded an electronic certificate of completion.
Course Schedule
This course is self-paced and integrates self-study allowing you flexibility in the time needed to complete the course. Within each course, you decide the order and progression you’d like to take, allowing you to revisit and review sections in greater depth as needed.
Course Chapters
- Introduction
- Program Development
- Monitoring Campsite Impacts
- Monitoring Trail Impacts
- Monitoring Visitor Use
- Monitoring Visitor Encounters
Target Audience
- Wilderness Managers