GEO001 PARKSCAPE DISCUSSION G
Discuss which park ("parkscape") that you would like to use for your final video project. Refer to the list of possible parkscapes available on the lesson module. Discuss the options and collectively decide which parkscape you will be using. You do not need to constrain yourself to this list. However, if you chose an area outside of this list, please obtain approval from your TA or instructor. Ensure that your TA is made aware of your final choice.
The grading on this parkscape discussion will be based on participation that engages significantly with the topic. Please submit thoughtful suggestions and reactions to your peers' suggestions about which park to focus on for your final project. For example, WHY would a given park be a good choice for this project? Does it have enough interesting history, ecology, social challenges to make it a good story? Can you share outside resources about it, for example? These posts do not need to be long, but you will be graded on how engaged you are in the discussion and final decision. It will also be important for you all to agree on the final choice, so you will need to actively participating in the discussion. Don't leave this to Sunday night! It would be reasonable to post at least 2-3 times during this discussion.
Parkscape Choices
South America
Manu National Park (Peru
Iguazu National Park (Argentina)
Jaú National Park (Brazil)
Maya Biosphere Reserve (Guatemala)
Australia/New Zealand
Kakadu National Park, Australia
Fjordland National Park
Tasmania: http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=236
Europe
• Belovezhskaya, Belarus
• Pirin, Bulgaria
• Bohemian Switzerland,
Czech Republic
• The Broads, England
• Dartmoor, England
• Exmoor National Park, England
• Lake District, England
• New Forest, England
• Northumberland, England
• North York Moors, England
• Peak District, England
• South Downs, England
• Yorkshire Dales, England
• Oulanka, Finland
• Cevennes, France
• Pyrénées, France
• Bavarian Forest, Germany
• Saxon Switzerland, Germany
• Olympus, Greece
• Killarney, Ireland
• Cinque Terre, Italy
• Etna, Italy
• Monti Sibillini, Italy
• Durmitor, Montenegro
• De Hoge Veluwe, Netherlands
• Svalbard, Norway
• Peneda Geres, Portugal
• Cairngorms, Scotland
• Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Scotland
• Aigüestortes i Estany
de Sant Maurici, Spain
• Doñana, Spain
• Garajonay, Spain
• Brecon Beacons, Wales
• Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales
• Snowdonia, Wales
Asia
Zhangijiajie National Park (China)
Taman Negara (Malaysia)
Sagarmatha National Park (Nepal)
Birdshead Seascape, Papua Barat Indonesia
Or see:
http://nationalparksworldwide.com/national-parks-of-asia/
North America
Grand Canyon, AZ
Haleakala National Park, HI
Olympic National Park, WA
Acadia National Park, ME
Banff or Jasper National Parks, Canada
Or just search the National Park Service
Africa
Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
…many others
Transboundary Parks:
Please consult the Global Transboundary Conservation Network to explore potential sites:
http://www.tbpa.net/docs/78_Transboundary_PAs_database_2007_WCMC_tbpa.net.pdf
This list was from 2007 and newer ones exist too