WRM 511 Wildlife Recreational Planning: Prof S. A Onadeko; Dr. O.A Jayeola and Dr. Dapo Oduntan

 Master Plan  Level of Planning  History of Park Development in Nigeria  Types of Park  Purpose and criteria for establishment  Steps in Planning process  Zoning  Carrying capacity in recreation  Recreational activities and development  Safety in recreation

Management Planning Planning is a systematic process aimed at achieving future objectives Why do we plan? The sequence of event leading to a desired features must be consciously thought out. A plan is a management tool for a staff, equipment and fund. Preparation of recreational plan is a useful training exercise.

Levels of planning National development plan Protected area system plan Management plan Annual operation plan Site plans for visitors etc Recreational facilities plan.

Types of park National park Scientific reserve Wildlife sanctuary Game reserve Multiple use management area Historical site

Purpose and criteria for establishing a park Purpose Posterity Profit Pleasure Education history Criteria natural environment Wilderness area Historic site Archaeological site Wildlife abundance

Steps in planning Form a team Collect background info Assess limitation and asset Review regional relationships State objectives Divide area into management zones Review boundaries Design management programmes Prepare integrated development options Outline financial implications Circulate plan for comment Analyse and evaluate plans State schedule and priority Etc.

Zoning Application of different mgt policy to different area. 3 types of zones commonly use are: Regional influence zone Buffer zones Management zone.

Recreational activities Game viewing Basket ball Kayaking Skating Skiing etc

Carrying capacity Level of visitors use ana area can accomodate without depleting the resources Major factors in estimating CC of an area : Environmental Social Managerial