关键词:
Participatory GIS
Sustainable Recreation
Recreation Decision Support System
Web GIS Design
摘要:
Sustainable recreation ensures that local communities benefit from the effects of recreation. A recreation decision support system (RDSS) is a common way for people to gather information about an area they are about to visit. This research explores: 1) how well can local representatives' knowledge concerning appropri- ate recreation behaviors be incorporated into a WebGIS that will serve as a RDSS, 2) what layers, activities, and information do participants want to include in a RDSS, and 3) how well does the ArcGIS Online perform in incorporating repre- sentatives' knowledge of areas of significance for a RDSS? Recreationalists in Missoula County, Montana, have diverse recreational land- scapes to choose from, and places that are of significance to a diverse set of groups to be respectful of. This research explores the participatory GIS (PGIS) method using a focus group comprised of community interest groups for initial content scoping, WebGIS design, and final evaluation of the RDSS. This is a novel approach to test how to incorporate local representatives' knowledge into a RDSS tool. This research revealed that local interest groups indicated that identifying al- lowed recreation activities, leaving no trace, and low impact forms of recreation were the most appropriate to incorporate in the RDSS. The themes of accessibil- ity, community and conservation, wildlife, and wilderness emerged as to why in- terest groups value recreation areas. Additionally, providing information on regu- lations, infrastructure, history, recreation activities, and wildlife would help pro- mote sustainable activities. Participants indicated that layers, icons pop-ups, and queries were identified as adequate ways to inform users of the recreation oppor- tunities in the area. Results demonstrate that the PGIS process is a successful method for creating a sustainable recreation map for a community by using partic- ipants from a diverse set of interest groups.