A laska's abundant wildlife and growing interest in wildlife viewing challenge public land managers to create opportunities for this recreation. Managers face many questions. Who wants to view wildlife; what experiences do viewers desire and expect; what information do viewers need? What are the social benefits of wildlife viewing; can people benefit; can wildlife benefit? What information is needed for planning; how can manager get it; how can they use it? One concept available to managers is experience-based management (EBM), which was the subject of a two-day April workshop for Alaska land managers. Sponsored by the SNRAS Department of Resources Management, the Alaska Recreation and Parks Association, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the workshop explored EBM in the context of wildlife viewing and engaged participants in dialog about the lands they manage and the people who visit them.
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