Visitor Use Management in Wilderness: Fundamentals

From delicate cave formations vulnerable to human touch to popular whitewater rivers, every wilderness provides opportunities for visitors to explore and experience wild and natural environments. Visitor use of wilderness also leads to impacts on the wilderness resource that require careful management. But that management also has effects. This course examines the need for, regulation of, and possible effects of VUM in wilderness.

Course Schedule

This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need. While exploring course content, learners can investigate topics in greater detail through enrichment activities that link to real-world examples, original source materials, and policy documents. Learners can easily move from section to section as they navigate through the course, revisiting concepts as needed.

Elements of the course:

• Informational text
• Interactive practice activities
• Learn More opportunitites
• Supplemental reference materials
• Final assessment

After completing all course activities, you will complete a brief assessment to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Course Chapters

• Definition of Visitor Use Management
• Purpose of Wilderness
• Management of Wilderness
• Visitor Opportunities
• Threats
• Process Review