Works (127)

Updated: October 1st, 2024 06:13

2023 journal article

Characterizing the association between child malnutrition and protected areas in sub-Saharan Africa using unsupervised clustering

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 14(2), 300–312.

By: Z. Jouzi n, Y. Leung n & S. Nelson n

author keywords: Protected areas; Malnutrition; Food security; Sustainable development
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

GetDiv - a call for a global coordinated study on plant diversity changes on nature trails

Laanisto, L., Jaksi, P., Harm, L., Hallikma, T., Kull, T., & Leung, Y.-F. (2023, March 23). JOURNAL OF ECOTOURISM, Vol. 3.

By: L. Laanisto*, P. Jaksi*, L. Harm*, T. Hallikma*, T. Kull* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Nature trails; meta-experiment; plant diversity; global methodology; visitor's load
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 24, 2023

2023 article

Making memories that matter: how do different recollections of an Antarctic tourism experience impact future conservation behavior?

Cajiao, D., Larson, L., Leung, Y.-F., & Reas, J. (2023, October 17). JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, Vol. 10.

By: D. Cajiao n, L. Larson n, Y. Leung n & J. Reas n

author keywords: Memorable experiences; transformation; reflective; snapshot; pro-environmental outcomes
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 31, 2023

2023 journal article

Spatial heterogeneity of child malnutrition, proximity to protected areas and environmental variabilities in Zimbabwe

GeoJournal, 88(4), 3773–3789.

By: Z. Jouzi n, S. Nelson n & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Spatial analysis; Malnutrition; Protected areas; Sustainable development
TL;DR: An understanding of factors affecting child malnutrition is provided and will have policy implications in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including the goal of zero hunger and ending all forms of malnutrition. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 6, 2023

2023 journal article

The future of sustainable polar ship-based tourism

Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2022 journal article

Addressing the food security and conservation challenges: Can be aligned instead of apposed?

Frontiers in Conservation Science, 3.

By: Z. Jouzi n, Y. Leung n & S. Nelson n

author keywords: conservation; food security; protected areas; right based approaches; sustainable development goals
TL;DR: The rights-based approaches in conservation and food security, as a new approach with the potential to protect people and the planet as a synergistic approach is discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: June 26, 2023

2022 article

Behavioural responses of two penguin species to human presence at Barrientos Island, a popular tourist site in the Antarctic Peninsula region

Cajiao, D., Leung, Y.-F., Tejedo, P., Barbosa, A., Reck, G., & Benayas, J. (2022, February 3). ANTARCTIC SCIENCE, Vol. 2.

By: D. Cajiao*, Y. Leung n, P. Tejedo*, A. Barbosa*, G. Reck* & J. Benayas*

author keywords: chinstrap penguins; gentoo penguins; human-wildlife interactions; management; talking sound; tourism impacts; Visitor Site Guidelines
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2022

2022 chapter

Experiencing Antarcticness: Slow tourists, fast penguins, and timeless landscapes

In I. Kelman (Ed.), Antarcticness: Inspirations and Imaginaries (pp. 210–223).

By: D. Cajiao & Y. Leung

Ed(s): I. Kelman

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2022

2022 journal article

GIS&T in Recreation Planning and Management

Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge, 2022(Q1).

By: J. Vukomanovic, C. Walden-Schreiner, A. Hipp* & Y. Leung*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 30, 2022

2022 journal article

Tourists’ motivations, learning, and trip satisfaction facilitate pro-environmental outcomes of the Antarctic tourist experience

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 37, 100454.

By: D. Cajiao*, Y. Leung n, L. Larson n, P. Tejedo* & J. Benayas*

author keywords: Attitudes; Knowledge; Behavior intentions; Experiential outputs; Pro-environmental outcomes; Perceived learning
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 12, 2022

2022 journal article

What are the real environmental impacts of Antarctic tourism? Unveiling their importance through a comprehensive meta-analysis

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 308.

author keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Cumulative impacts; Monitoring; Adaptive Management; Strategic conservation; Natural protected areas
MeSH headings : Antarctic Regions; Anthropogenic Effects; Environment; Humans; Tourism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2022

2021 article

"More Helpful than Hurtful"? Information, Technology, and Uncertainty in Outdoor Recreation

Rogers, A. G., & Leung, Y.-F. (2021, January 3). LEISURE SCIENCES.

By: A. Rogers n & Y. Leung n

author keywords: long-distance trail; recreational experience; smartphone; uncertainty; user-generated content
TL;DR: Light is shed on smartphones’ role in leisure and the need to evaluate uncertainty as a component of outdoor recreation is underscore as information availability and the value of uncertainty may become increasingly important topics as leisure continues into the digital age. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2021

2021 journal article

Adaptive Management of Sustainable Tourism in Antarctica: A Rhetoric or Working Progress?

SUSTAINABILITY, 13(14).

author keywords: Antarctic treaty system; comprehensive process; environmental impact; protected areas; monitoring; polar regions; strategic planning
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 9, 2021

2021 journal article

Citizen science as a tool for enhancing recreation research in protected areas: Applications and opportunities

Journal of Environmental Management, 305, 114353.

By: S. Cheung n, Y. Leung n & L. Larson n

author keywords: Citizen monitoring; Participatory science; Protected areas; Public engagement and participation; Recreational impacts; Systematic literature review
MeSH headings : Citizen Science; Community Participation; Humans; Recreation; Reproducibility of Results; Volunteers
TL;DR: It is demonstrated how citizen science can inform management and enhance public participation in PA stewardship activities, and it reveals the need for more research to explore applications of citizen science in different recreation contexts. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: January 24, 2022

2021 journal article

From recreation ecology to a recreation ecosystem: A framework accounting for social-ecological systems

JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, 38.

By: A. Miller*, D. Blahna*, W. Morse*, Y. Leung n & M. Rowland*

author keywords: Social-ecological system; Systems thinking; Wildlife; Recreation; Recreation ecology; Human-environment interactions
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 12, 2022

2021 journal article

Tourism in protected and conserved areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic

PARKS, 3(27), 103–118.

Yu-Fai Leung

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2022

2020 journal article

Assessing Geospatial Technology Implementation Capacity for Natural Resource Management Networks: A Proposed Framework

JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 39(2), 24–42.

By: C. Smith n, Y. Leung n & E. Seekamp n

author keywords: Natural resource management; GIS; implementation capacity; technology adoption; user engagement; inter-organization collaboration; U.S. National Trails System
TL;DR: This work inventoried GIS adoption and implementation for 23 trail network groups to produce a geospatial technology profile (GTP) of the NTS, and developed a framework to calculate an implementation capacity index (ICI) for each network, and compared network capacity to the level of user engagement deployed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 21, 2021

2020 journal article

Smarter long-distance hike: How emerging technologies shape information use and spatial decisions on the Appalachian Trail

International Journal of Wilderness, 26(2), 88–103. https://ijw.org/smartphones-shape-information-use-appalachian-trail/

By: A. Rogers & Y. Leung

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2020 journal article

Terrestrial Protected Areas and Food Security: A Systematic Review of Research Approaches

Environments, 7(10), 1–15.

By: Z. Jouzi n, Y. Leung n & S. Nelson n

Contributors: Z. Jouzi n, Y. Leung n & S. Nelson n

author keywords: food security; biodiversity; protected areas; conservation; systematic review
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 3, 2020

2020 journal article

Tourist use and impact monitoring in the Galápagos: An evolving program with lessons learned

Parks.

Yu-Fai Leung

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2020 journal article

Toward an Integrated Model of Topical, Spatial, and Temporal Scales of Research Inquiry in Park Visitor Use Management

Sustainability, 12(15).

Contributors: E. Perry*, J. Thomsen*, . A.L. D'Antonio, W. Morse*, N. Reigner*, Y. Leung n, J. Wimpey, B. Taff*

author keywords: protected area; tourism; conservation social science; multi-scalar; scaling up; social-ecological systems; systems management; visitor use management; spatiotemporal; recreation
Source: ORCID
Added: August 4, 2020

2020 journal article

Wildlife response to recreational trail building: An experimental method and Appalachian case study

JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION, 56.

By: A. Miller n, R. Kays n & Y. Leung n

Contributors: A. Miller n, R. Kays n & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Before-after control-impact; Camera trap; Experiment; Occupancy; Recreation impact; Trails
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 24, 2020

2019 journal article

Attendance trends threaten future operations of America's state park systems

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 116(26), 12775–12780.

By: J. Smith*, E. Wilkins* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: J. Smith*, E. Wilkins* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: climate change; stochastic frontier; outdoor recreation; public lands
TL;DR: The operating costs of state park systems in the United States will likely increase substantially in the coming decades, largely attributable to continued increases in attendance and, to a much lesser extent, climate change. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 15, 2019

2019 journal article

Managing congestion at visitor hotspots using park-level use level data: Case study of a Chinese World Heritage Site

PLOS ONE, 14(7).

By: J. Guo*, T. Guo*, K. Lin*, D. Lin*, Y. Leung n & Q. Chen*

Contributors: J. Guo*, T. Guo*, K. Lin*, D. Lin*, Y. Leung n & Q. Chen*

MeSH headings : China; Conservation of Natural Resources; Humans; Parks, Recreational; Photography; Records; Recreation; Travel
TL;DR: It is recommended that the number of visitors entering the gate on each day should be less than 28,764 for the hotspots to meet use level mandates, while less than 6,245 to meet visitor preference. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 30, 2019

2019 book

Research Agenda for Sustainable Tourism

In RESEARCH AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (pp. 1–255).

By: T. Magro-Lindenkamp & Y. Leung

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 3, 2020

2018 journal article

Digital footprints: Incorporating crowdsourced geographic information for protected area management

APPLIED GEOGRAPHY, 90, 44–54.

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n & L. Tateosian n

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n & L. Tateosian n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Integrating direct observation and GPS tracking to monitor animal behavior for resource management

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, 190(2).

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n, T. Kuhn* & T. Newburger*

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n, T. Kuhn* & T. Newburger*

author keywords: Behavior change point analysis (BCPA); Grazing; Horse; Mule; Yosemite national park
MeSH headings : Animals; Behavior, Animal; California; Conservation of Natural Resources / methods; Ecosystem; Equidae; Geographic Information Systems; Horses; Parks, Recreational
TL;DR: This study integrated behavior mapping with GPS tracking, and applied behavior change point analysis, as an approach to monitor the behaviors of pack animals during overnight periods and identified multiple grazing patterns not feasible through a single methodology alone. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Relationships between Characteristics of Urban Green Land Cover and Mental Health in U.S. Metropolitan Areas

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(2), 340.

Contributors: W. Tsai n, M. McHale*, V. Jennings*, O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, Y. Leung n, M. Floyd n

author keywords: green land cover; urban forests; urbanization; landscape
MeSH headings : Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Cross-Sectional Studies; Environment; Health Status; Humans; Logistic Models; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / etiology; Mental Health; Risk Factors; United States / epidemiology; Urbanization
TL;DR: Findings suggest different types of landscape characteristics may have different roles in improving mental health, and individual measures of landscape patterns showed stronger associations with mental health than percent total cover alone. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Relationships between urban green land cover and human health at different spatial resolutions

Urban Ecosystems, 22(2), 315–324.

By: W. Tsai n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale*, M. Floyd n & B. Reich n

Contributors: W. Tsai n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale*, M. Floyd n & B. Reich n

author keywords: MAUP; Landscape metrics; Life expectancy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: April 9, 2019

2018 book

Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas: Guidelines for Sustainability (IUCN Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines Series No. 27)

In International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Yu-Fai Leung

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2018 journal article

Using crowd-sourced photos to assess seasonal patterns of visitor use in mountain-protected areas

AMBIO, 47(7), 781–793.

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, S. Rossi*, A. Barros*, C. Pickering* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Aconcagua Provincial Park; ALPINE; Geotagged photos; Informal trails; Kosciuszko National Park; MaxEnt modelling
MeSH headings : Algorithms; Altitude; Argentina; Australia; Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources / methods; Crowdsourcing / methods; Ecosystem; Geographic Information Systems; Humans; Parks, Recreational; Recreation; Seasons; Travel
TL;DR: It is explored how geotagged photos on Flickr, a popular photo-sharing social-media site, can generate hotspot maps and distribution models of temporal and spatial patterns of use in two mountain-protected areas of high conservation value. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 5, 2018

2017 journal article

Environmental and managerial factors associated with pack stock distribution in high elevation meadows: Case study from Yosemite National Park

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 193, 52–63.

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n, T. Kuhn, T. Newburger & W. Tsai n

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung n, T. Kuhn, T. Newburger & W. Tsai n

author keywords: Horse; Mule; Maximum entropy; Meadow; GPS tracking
MeSH headings : Animals; Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources; Ecosystem; Grassland; Parks, Recreational
TL;DR: Results highlight the importance of release point and fence locations to overall pack stock animal distribution and rotational or strategic placement can be a tactic for mitigating impacts to sensitive habitats. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Land degradation effects initiated by trail running events in an urban protected area of Hong Kong

LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT, 29(3), 422–432.

By: S. Ng*, Y. Leung n, S. Cheung* & W. Fang*

Contributors: S. Ng*, Y. Leung n, S. Cheung* & W. Fang*

author keywords: hiking trail; protected areas; sporting events; trail degradation; trail running
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

The efficacy of combined educational and site management actions in reducing off-trail hiking in an urban-proximate protected area

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 203, 17–28.

By: K. Hockett*, J. Marion* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: K. Hockett*, J. Marion* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Recreation impact; Hiking trails; Off-trail hiking; Informal trails; Education efficacy
MeSH headings : Conservation of Natural Resources; Education; Humans; Maryland; Recreation; Travel
TL;DR: An adaptive management approach was taken to reduce extensive off-trail hiking along a popular trail through an ecologically diverse and significant area in the Chesapeake and Ohio National Historical Park near Washington DC. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 chapter

The role of recreation ecology in sustainable tourism and ecotourism

In S. F. McCool & R. N. Moisey (Eds.), Tourism, recreation, and sustainability: Linking culture and the environment (pp. 21–39).

By: Y. Leung*, J. Marion & T. Farrell

Ed(s): . S. F. McCool & R. Moisey

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Trail drainage features: Development and testing of an assessment tool

Park Science. https://www.nps.gov/articles/parkscience33-1_42-49_burroughs_et_al_3854.htm

Yu-Fai Leung

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2016 review

A Review and Synthesis of Recreation Ecology Research Findings on Visitor Impacts to Wilderness and Protected Natural Areas

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF FORESTRY, 114(3), 352–362.

By: J. Marion*, Y. Leung n, H. Eagleston* & K. Burroughs n

Contributors: J. Marion*, Y. Leung n, H. Eagleston* & K. Burroughs n

author keywords: recreation ecology; visitor impacts; wilderness recreation
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Coupling visitor and wildlife monitoring in protected areas using camera traps

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 17, 44–53.

By: A. Miller*, Y. Leung n & R. Kays n

Contributors: A. Miller*, Y. Leung n & R. Kays n

author keywords: Monitoring; Camera trap; Protected area management; Recreation; Trail
TL;DR: It is concluded that camera traps can accurately quantify human trail-based activity while being set to wildlife science standards, reducing the cost of collecting visitor use data and producing high-resolution human-wildlife interaction data. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Editorial for the Special issue of the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism on mountain biking

Pickering, C., & Leung, Y.-F. (2016, October). JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, Vol. 15, pp. III-IV.

By: C. Pickering* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Pickering* & Y. Leung n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Residents' perceptions of wine tourism development

Tourism Management, 55, 276–286.

By: S. Xu*, C. Barbieri n, D. Anderson*, Y. Leung n & S. Rozier-Rich

Contributors: S. Xu*, C. Barbieri n, D. Anderson*, Y. Leung n & S. Rozier-Rich

author keywords: Attitudes; Community Impacts; Personal Benefits; Residents' Perceptions; Wine trail; Wine tourism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The Effects of 2D and 3D Imagery and an Educational Message on Perceptions of Trail Impacts

Natural Areas Journal, 36(1), 88–92.

By: Y. Leung n, J. Smith n, E. Seekamp n, K. Conlon n, J. Mayer n, T. Guo n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, B. Adams n, R. Keane n

Contributors: Y. Leung n, J. Smith n, E. Seekamp n, K. Conlon n, J. Mayer n, T. Guo n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, B. Adams n, R. Keane n

author keywords: environmental education; recreation ecology; stereoscopic imagery
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

A preliminary evaluation of World Heritage tourism promotion: comparing websites from Australia, China, and Mexico

Tourism Planning & Development, 13(3), 370–376.

By: J. Li n, M. Whitlow n, K. Bitsura-Meszaros n, Y. Leung n & C. Barbieri n

Contributors: J. Li n, M. Whitlow n, K. Bitsura-Meszaros n, Y. Leung n & C. Barbieri n

author keywords: Tourism promotion; web-based promotion; website evaluation; World Heritage Program
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

A simple method for monitoring dog leash compliance behavior in parks and natural areas

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 9, 11–16.

By: Y. Leung n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, K. Conlon n & A. Miller n

Contributors: Y. Leung n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, K. Conlon n & A. Miller n

author keywords: Monitoring protocol; Compliance behavior; Dogs; Leash rule; Trails; Urban natural areas
TL;DR: A monitoring protocol for dog leash compliance designed with public participation, mobile technology and flexible platforms in mind is presented and it is suggested this approach may serve as a reliable protocol for monitoring a common and important impact issue. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 19, 2020

2015 journal article

Characterizing Themed Touring Routes: A Geospatial and Tourism Evaluation of Wine Trails

TOURISM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, 13(2), 168–184.

By: S. Xu*, Y. Leung n & C. Barbieri n

Contributors: S. Xu*, Y. Leung n & C. Barbieri n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Determinants of Responsible Hiking Behavior: Results from a Stated Choice Experiment

Environmental Management, 56(3), 765–776.

By: T. Guo n, J. Smith n, Y. Leung n, E. Seekamp n & R. Moore n

Contributors: T. Guo n, J. Smith n, Y. Leung n, E. Seekamp n & R. Moore n

author keywords: Contingent behavior; Informational signage; Mixed logit
MeSH headings : Choice Behavior; Conservation of Natural Resources; Female; Humans; Information Dissemination / methods; Leadership; Male; Social Responsibility; Walking / psychology
TL;DR: The analyses revealed both gender and hiking frequency had significant effects on behavioral intentions and a variety of ways recreation resource managers can more efficiently inform recreationists about the impacts of off-trail hiking and prioritize trail management needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Private development-based forest conservation in Patagonia: comparing mental models and revealing cultural truths

ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY, 20(3).

By: C. Serenari*, M. Peterson n, Y. Leung n, P. Stowhas*, T. Wallace n & E. Sills n

Contributors: C. Serenari*, M. Peterson n, Y. Leung n, P. Stowhas*, T. Wallace n & E. Sills n

author keywords: Chile; cultural consensus; development; mental model; private protected area
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Projected impacts to the production of outdoor recreation opportunities across US state park systems due to the adoption of a domestic climate change mitigation policy

Environmental Science & Policy, 48, 77–88.

By: J. Smith n, Y. Leung n, E. Seekamp n, C. Walden-Schreiner n & A. Miller n

Contributors: J. Smith n, Y. Leung n, E. Seekamp n, C. Walden-Schreiner n & A. Miller n

author keywords: Public administration; Climate change mitigation policy; United States; Technical efficiency
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Urban Vegetative Cover Fragmentation in the US Associations With Physical Activity and BMI

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 50(4), 509–517.

By: W. Tsai n, M. Floyd n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale n & B. Reich n

Contributors: W. Tsai n, M. Floyd n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale n & B. Reich n

MeSH headings : Body Mass Index; Ecosystem; Environment Design; Exercise / physiology; Forests; Humans; Regression Analysis; United States; Urban Health; Urbanization
TL;DR: Forest land cover and some degree of fragmentation are associated with population physical activity and BMI at the county scale in the U.S. and future studies should examine how built environments and varying land cover configurations influencePhysical activity and weight status. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Incorporating Physical Activity Measures Into Environmental Monitoring of National Parks: An Example From Yosemite

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 11(7), 1284–1290.

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung* & M. Floyd*

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung* & M. Floyd*

author keywords: active living; behavior mapping; energy expenditure; park management; monitoring protocols
MeSH headings : California; Energy Metabolism; Environment; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Exercise; Female; Health Behavior; Humans; Life Style; Male; Metabolic Equivalent; Obesity / epidemiology; Research Design
TL;DR: Data leveraged in this study provide park managers an example of adapting existing monitoring programs to incorporate indicators relevant to physical activity evaluation and how physical activity may impact resource conditions in national parks. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

A two-pronged approach to evaluating environmental concerns of disc golf as emerging recreation in urban natural areas

Managing Leisure, 18(4), 273–285.

By: Y. Leung n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, C. Matisoff n, M. Naber* & J. Robinson n

Contributors: Y. Leung n, C. Walden-Schreiner n, C. Matisoff n, M. Naber* & J. Robinson n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 5, 2020

2013 journal article

Spatially Characterizing Visitor Use and Its Association with Informal Trails in Yosemite Valley Meadows

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 52(1), 163–178.

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Informal trails; Visitor use; Behavior mapping; Spatial data integration; Yosemite National Park
MeSH headings : California; Conservation of Natural Resources; Female; Humans; Male; Recreation; Spatial Analysis
TL;DR: This study addresses the development of the informal trail indicator in Yosemite National Park by spatially characterizing visitor use in open landscapes and integrating use patterns with informal trail condition data to examine their spatial association. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

A nationwide production analysis of state park attendance in the United States

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 99, 18–26.

By: C. Siderelis n, R. Moore n, Y. Leung n & J. Smith*

Contributors: C. Siderelis n, R. Moore n, Y. Leung n & J. Smith*

author keywords: Outdoor recreation; Production; State parks; Recreation economics; Recreation planning
MeSH headings : Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Recreation; United States
TL;DR: It is found that state governments will experience an ongoing need for more labor to maintain their parklands if attendance is to increase in the future, and that more capital expenditures are not likely to increase park utilization rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Community-based monitoring of tourism resources as a tool for supporting the convention on biological diversity targets: A preliminary global assessment

Parks, 18(2), 121–132.

By: A. Miller, Y. Leung n & D. Lu*

Contributors: A. Miller, Y. Leung n & D. Lu*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2012 journal article

Developing an accessible methodology for monitoring visitor use patterns in open landscapes of Yosemite National Park

Park Science, 29(1). http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84866421159&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: C. Walden-Schreiner, Y. Leung, T. Newburger & B. Woiderski

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner, Y. Leung, T. Newburger & B. Woiderski

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2012 review

Recreation ecology research in East Asia's protected areas: Redefining impacts?

[Review of ]. JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION, 20(6), 349–356.

By: Y. Leung n

Contributors: Y. Leung n

author keywords: Recreation ecology; Visitor impacts; Impact monitoring; Trampling; Trails; Indicators; Protected areas; Park management; East Asia
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

The joy of bioresources: Sustainable forest-recreation connections

BioResources, 8(1), 1–2.

By: Y. Leung n & G. Catts n

Contributors: Y. Leung n & G. Catts n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

The nature and management of geotourism: A case study of two established iconic geotourism destinations

Tourism Management Perspectives, 2-3, 19–27.

By: D. Newsome*, R. Dowling* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: D. Newsome*, R. Dowling* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Geotourism; Geoparks; Destination management; Yehliu Geopark; Taiwan; Nambung National Park; Australia
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 5, 2020

2012 journal article

Understanding environmentally significant behavior among whitewater rafting and trekking guides in the Garhwal Himalaya, India

JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, 20(5), 757–772.

By: C. Serenari n, Y. Leung n, A. Attarian n & C. Franck*

Contributors: C. Serenari n, Y. Leung n, A. Attarian n & C. Franck*

author keywords: adventure tourism; guide; Himalaya; India; theory of planned behavior; tourism impacts
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Understanding users' perceptions of trail resource impacts and how they affect experiences: An integrated approach

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING, 107(4), 343–350.

By: R. Moore n, Y. Leung n, C. Matisoff n, C. Dorwart* & A. Parker n

Contributors: R. Moore n, Y. Leung n, C. Matisoff n, C. Dorwart* & A. Parker n

author keywords: Recreation impacts; Trails; Visitor perceptions; Recreation experiences; Integrated impact assessment
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

A GIS-dynamic segmentation approach to planning travel routes on forest trail networks in Central Taiwan

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING, 97(4), 221–228.

By: C. Chiou*, W. Tsai* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Chiou*, W. Tsai* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Trails; Travel routes; Dynamic segmentation; GIS; Taiwan
TL;DR: Results show that it is feasible and efficient to use GIS methods to integrate multiple data sets and derive advanced trail information and that Combining indoor, GIS-based and outdoor field work of trail surveys is likely to produce information that is reliable and useful for visitors and management decisions. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 report

Annual Information Exchange -- Statistical Report of State Park Operations: 2008-2009

Raleigh, NC: National Association of State Park Directors.

By: Y. Leung, C. Siderelis & C. Serenari

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 report

Deterring Off-Trail Hiking in Protected Natural Areas: Evaluating Options with Surveys and Unobtrusive Observations

Blacksburg, VA: USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Virginia Tech Field Unit.

By: K. Hockett, A. Clark, Y. Leung, J. Marion & L. Park

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Developing a Monitoring Protocol for Visitor-Created Informal Trails in Yosemite National Park, USA

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 47(1), 93–106.

By: Y. Leung n, T. Newburger, M. Jones, B. Kuhn & B. Woiderski

Contributors: Y. Leung n, T. Newburger, M. Jones, B. Kuhn & B. Woiderski

author keywords: Visitor impacts; Informal trails; Indicators; Monitoring; Fragmentation; Yosemite National Park
MeSH headings : California; Conservation of Natural Resources; Ecosystem; Environment Design; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Program Development; Program Evaluation; Recreation; Walking
TL;DR: A process of developing and evaluating informal trail indicators for meadows in Yosemite Valley points to the need for a multiparameter approach to informal trail monitoring and integration with other monitoring data. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 chapter

Geotourism Potential in North Carolina: Perspectives from Interpretation at State Parks

In Geotourism: The Tourism of Geology and Landscape. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd.

By: S. Supak, Y. Leung & K. Stewart

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

The Influence of Site Design and Resource Conditions on Outdoor Recreation Demand: A Mountain Biking Case Study

Journal of Leisure Research, 42(4), 573–590.

By: C. Siderelis n, M. Naber* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Siderelis n, M. Naber* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Outdoor Recreation; Mixed Logit; Recreation Ecology; Recreation Demand; Mountain Biking; Travel Cost Model; Consumer Surplus
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 5, 2020

2009 report

Annual Information Exchange -- Statistical Report of State Park Operations: 2007-08

Raleigh, NC: National Association of State Park Directors.

By: Y. Leung, C. Siderelis & D. Hoffbeck

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 review

Comparing hiking, mountain biking and horse riding impacts on vegetation and soils in Australia and the United States of America

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 91(3), 551–562.

By: C. Pickering*, W. Hill*, D. Newsome* & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Pickering*, W. Hill*, D. Newsome* & Y. Leung n

author keywords: Recreation ecology; Nature-based tourism; Impacts; Weeds; Horse riding; Mountain biking
MeSH headings : Animals; Australia; Bicycling; Conservation of Natural Resources; Environment; Horses; Humans; Plants; Recreation; Soil; United States; Walking
TL;DR: Rec recreation ecology research in Australia and the United States of America is reviewed to help inform the often contentious deliberations about use of protected areas for these three types of activities, including hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Developing a quality evaluation tool for monitoring protocols of natural recreation areas [in Chinese]

Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry, 42(3), 457–464.

By: S. Tien, Y. Leung & D. Lu

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Factors that influence the effectiveness of trail surfacing in minimizing recreational impact: A sudy in Yangmingshan National Park [in Chinese]

Journal of National Parks (Taiwan), 19(4), 65–79.

By: H. Lin, Y. Leung, S. Hsu & J. Sheu

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Sustaining Visitor Use in Protected Areas: Future Opportunities in Recreation Ecology Research Based on the USA Experience

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 45(3), 551–562.

By: C. Monz*, D. Cole*, Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

Contributors: C. Monz*, D. Cole*, Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

author keywords: Recreation ecology; Outdoor recreation; Recreation impacts; Tourism impacts
MeSH headings : China; Conservation of Natural Resources / methods; Ecosystem; Fresh Water; Oceans and Seas; Plants; Recreation; Research Design / trends; Seasons; Soil; Time Factors; United States; Walking
TL;DR: Several research directions are suggested as essential for continued progress in this field including theoretical development, broadening scale, integration with other disciplines, and examination of synergistic effects. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 conference paper

VERP project in Yu-Shan National Park: Research and application

Proceedings of the Leave No Trace and Recreational Impacts Conference, 20–37. Taipei, Taiwan: Forestry Bureau.

By: Y. Hsu, Y. Leung & C. Wang

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Visitors' Perceptions of a Trail Environment and Effects on Experiences: A Model for Nature-Based Recreation Experiences

LEISURE SCIENCES, 32(1), 33–54.

By: C. Dorwart*, R. Moore n & Y. Leung n

Contributors: C. Dorwart*, R. Moore n & Y. Leung n

author keywords: outdoor recreation; preference; trail impacts; visitor employed photography
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 report

Annual Information Exchange -- Statistical Report of State Park Operations: 2006-07

Raleigh, NC: National Association of State Park Directors.

By: Y. Leung, C. Siderelis & D. Hoffbeck

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 chapter

Recreation ecology in sustainable tourism and ecotourism: a strengthening role

In S. F. McCool & M. R. Neil (Eds.), Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture and the Environment, 2nd Ed. (pp. 19–37).

By: Y. Leung*, J. Marion & T. Farrell

Ed(s): . S. F. McCool & M. Neil

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 chapter

Recreation ecology insustainable tourism andecotourism: A strengtheningrole

In Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture and the Environment: Second Edition (pp. 19–37). http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80054699266&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Y. Leung, J. Marion & T. Farrell

Contributors: Y. Leung, J. Marion & T. Farrell

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2008 conference paper

Research foundations of the VERP framework: A synopsis

Recreational Use and Resource Protection in National Parks: Conference Proceedings, i-. Hualien, Taiwan: National Dong Hwa University, Institute of Tourism and Recreation Management.

By: Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 report

Annual Information Exchange -- Statistical Report of State Park Operations: 2005-06

Raleigh, NC: National Association of State Park Directors.

By: Y. Leung, C. Siderelis & S. Chelf

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Getting out, going green: Outdoor recreation is linked to pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors

Parks & Recreation, 42(8), 26–31.

By: A. Clark & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Sustainable farm tourism: Understanding and managing environmental impacts of visitor activities

Journal of Extension, 45(2). http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34247572470&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: C. Kline, D. Cardenas, Y. Leung & S. Sanders

Contributors: C. Kline, D. Cardenas, Y. Leung & S. Sanders

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 conference paper

Visitor employed photography (VEP): An examination of its potential and use in evaluating visitors' perceptions of resource impacts in trail and park settings (General technical report, NRS-P-14)

Proceedings of the 2006 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, April 9-11, 2006, the Sagamore, 307–315. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Northern Research Station.

By: C. Dorwart, R. Moore & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 chapter

Embracing or overstretching the concept of urban ecotourism: The case of Hong Kong

In C. Y. Jim & R. T. Corlett (Eds.), Sustainable Management of Protected Areas for Future Generations (pp. 389–400). Hong Kong: Cosmos Books Ltd.

By: Y. Leung, L. Marafa & K. Chau

Ed(s): . C. Y. Jim & R. Corlett

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 conference paper

Making your visitors count: Collecting and archiving visitation data in U.S. protected areas

People, Places, and Parks: Proceedings of 2005 George Wright Conference on Protected Areas, 236–241. Hancock, MI: George Wright Society.

By: J. Robinson, Y. Leung & P. Eagles

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Meaningful measures: Developing indicators of visitor impact in the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring program

George Wright Forum, 23(2), 17–27.

By: C. Monz & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Monitoring campsite proliferation and conditions: Recent methodological considerations

George Wright Forum, 23(2), 28–35.

By: P. Newman, C. Monz, Y. Leung & D. Theobald

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Monitoring trail conditions: New methodological considerations

George Wright Forum, 23(2), 36–49.

By: J. Marion, Y. Leung & S. Nepal

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Technology lends a helping hand: Recreation managers are learning the benefits of using geospatial technologies in resource management

Parks & Recreation, 41(7), 24–30.

By: M. Naber & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Visitor impact monitoring: Old issues, new challenges

George Wright Forum, 23(2), 7–10.

By: Y. Leung & C. Monz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Research to support management of visitor carrying capacity of Boston Harbor Islands

NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST, 12(3), 201–220.

By: R. Manning, Y. Leung* & M. Budruk

Contributors: R. Manning, Y. Leung* & M. Budruk

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 chapter

Environmentally sustainable trail management

In Environmental Impacts of Ecotourism (pp. 229–243).

By: J. Marion* & Y. Leung*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 conference paper

Indicators for sustainable tourism development: Crossing the divide from definitions to actions

In F. D. Pineda & C. A. Brebbia (Eds.), Sustainable tourism (pp. 109–115). Southampton, UK: Wessex Institute of Technology Press.

By: J. Bloyer, L. Gustke & Y. Leung

Ed(s): . F. D. Pineda & C. Brebbia

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Leisure matters to the environment: the era of ecoleisure

Australasian Parks and Leisure, 7(2).

By: Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 chapter

Managing impacts of camping

In Environmental Impacts of Ecotourism (pp. 245–258).

By: Y. Leung n & J. Marion

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Managing visitors' perceptions

Parks & Recreation, 39(5), 24–31.

By: C. Dorwart, Y. Leung & R. Moore

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 conference paper

Monitoring the impacts of visitors to shorebird populations in the NPS Coastal and Barrier Islands Network areas

Proceedings of the 2004 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, 373–377. Bolton Landing, NY: Newtown Square, PA: USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station.

By: C. Monz, E. Young & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 report

Research to Support Development of Resource Indicators and Standards for Implementing Visitor Experience and Resource Protection (VERP) Framework at Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area

Raleigh, NC: NCSU-PRTM.

By: Y. Leung & K. Meyer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 report

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Leave No Trace Program in the City of Durango, Colorado

Boulder, CO: The Leave No Trace, Inc.

By: Y. Leung & A. Attarian

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Frontcountry visitor information/education programs: Are there lessons for wilderness?

International Journal of Wilderness, 9(1), 32–33.

By: Y. Leung & A. Attarian

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

How useful are course websites? A study of students' perceptions

Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 2(2), 15–24.

By: Y. Leung & M. Ivy

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 conference paper

Monitoring visitor impacts in coastal national parks: A review of techniques

In B. M. K. D. Harmon & G. E. Vietzke (Eds.), Protecting Our Diverse Heritage: The Role of Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites -- Proceedings of the George Wright Society/National Park Service Joint Conference (pp. 228–233). Hancock, MI: The George Wright Society.

By: M. Ingle, Y. Leung, C. Monz & H. Bauman

Ed(s): B. D. Harmon & G. Vietzke

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Recreation ecology and visitor carrying capacity management: Implications for protected areas in East Asia

Korean Journal of Ecology, 26(2), 53–58.

By: Y. Leung* & J. Lee

TL;DR: An overview of recreation ecology research and its application in managing visitor carrying capacity is provided, and the relevance of recreation Ecology to East Asian protected areas with special reference to the visitor capacity issue is examined. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 chapter

Resource management

In J. M. Jenkins & J. J. Pigram (Eds.), Encyclopedia of leisure and outdoor recreation (pp. 434–435). London ; New York: Routledge.

By: Y. Leung

Ed(s): . J. M. Jenkins & J. Pigram

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 conference paper

Soil compaction as indicated by penetration resistance: A comparison of two types of penetrometers

In B. M. K. D. Harmon & G. E. Vietzke (Eds.), Protecting Our Diverse Heritage: The Role of Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites -- Proceedings of the George Wright Society/National Park Service Joint Conference (pp. 370–375). Hancock, MI: The George Wright Society.

By: Y. Leung & K. Meyer

Ed(s): B. D. Harmon & G. Vietzke

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Swatting little bugs: What agencies can do to decrease depreciative visitor behavior

Parks & Recreation, 38(11), 16–22.

By: A. Wirsching, Y. Leung & A. A.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 conference paper

Visitor impact monitoring in the Coastal and Barrier Island Network

In B. M. K. D. Harmon & G. E. Vietzke (Eds.), Protecting Our Diverse Heritage: The Role of Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites -- Proceedings of the George Wright Society/National Park Service Joint Conference (pp. 135–139). Hancock, MI: The George Wright Society.

By: C. Monz, Y. Leung, M. Ingle & H. Bauman

Ed(s): B. D. Harmon & G. Vietzke

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

More than a database: integrating GIS data with the Boston Harbor Islands Visitor Carrying Capacity Study

George Wright Forum, 19(1), 69–78.

By: Y. Leung, N. Shaw, K. Johnson & R. Duhaime

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 conference paper

Visitor impact assessment and monitoring systems: evolution and current development

Managing protected areas in a changing world: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Science and Management of Protected Areas; May 14-19, 2000, (2002), 213–220. Waterloo, Ont.: The Science and Management of Protected Areas Association.

By: Y. Leung, J. Marion & D. Cole

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 conference paper

Visitor impact knowledge is basic

Portfolio of Statements and Presentations -- The World Ecotourism Summit (CD-ROM). Paris, France and Madrid, Spain: United Nations Environment Programme and World Tourism Organization.

By: Y. Leung & T. Farrell

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Environmental impacts of tourism at China's World Heritage sites

Tourism Recreation Research, 26(1), 117–122.

By: Y. Leung*

Contributors: Y. Leung*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Trail resource impacts and an examination of alternative assessment techniques

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 19(3), 17–37.

By: J. Marion & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 conference paper

Recreation impacts and management in wilderness: A state-of-knowledge review

Wilderness science in a time of change conference: Missoula, Montana, May 23-27, 1999: Vol. 5, Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management (Proceedings RMRS ; P-15), 23–48. Ogden, UT: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 conference paper

Wilderness campsite conditions under an unregulated camping policy: An Eastern example

Wilderness science in a time of change conference: Missoula, Montana, May 23-27, 1999: Vol. 5, Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management (Proceedings RMRS ; P-15), 148–152. Ogden, UT: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Assessing trail conditions in protected areas: application of a problem-assessment method in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, 26(4), 270–279.

By: Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

Contributors: Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

author keywords: trail degradation; impact assessment; trail surveys; trail problem-assessment method; Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Characterizing backcountry camping impacts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 57(3), 193–203.

By: Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

Contributors: Y. Leung n & J. Marion*

author keywords: recreation impacts; impact assessment; campsites; multivariate analysis; Great Smoky Mountains National Park
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Spatial strategies for managing visitor impacts in national parks

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 17(4), 20–38.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

The influence of sampling interval on the accuracy of trail impact assessment

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING, 43(4), 167–179.

By: Y. Leung* & J. Marion*

Contributors: Y. Leung* & J. Marion*

author keywords: trail impact assessment; survey design; sampling interval; accuracy
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 report

A Survey of Whitewater Recreation Sites on Fiver West Virginia Rivers

Blacksburg, VA: USGS Biological Resources Division, Cooperative Park Studies Unit.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 chapter

Campsite survey implications for managing designated campsites at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

In D. L. Kulhavy & M. H. Legg (Eds.), Wilderness and Natural Areas in Eastern North America: Research, Management and Planning (pp. 146–155). Nacogdoches, TX :Stephen F. Austin State University, Center for Applied Studies in Forestry.

By: J. Marion & Y. Leung

Ed(s): . D. L. Kulhavy & M. Legg

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Evaluating spatial qualities of visitor impacts on recreation resources: An index approach

Journal of Applied Recreation Research, 23(4), 367–389.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Using the Internet for natural resources research: Results from an online user survey

Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 27, 8–12.

By: Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 report

An Assessment of Campsite Conditions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

In Research/Resources Management Report. Atlanta, GA: USDI National Park Service, Southeast Regional Office.

By: J. Marion & Y. Leung

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Natural resources research on the internet: Possibilities and pitfalls

Natural Areas Journal, 17(1), 69–74. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030966763&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Y. Leung

Contributors: Y. Leung

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Nutrient fluxes in the Shenchong Basin, Deqing County, South China

CATENA, 29(2), 191–210.

By: K. Lam*, Y. Leung* & Q. Yao*

author keywords: nutrient fluxes; soil erosion; Shenchong Basin, China
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 conference paper

River recreation impacts: A survey of day and overnight whitewater use sites along five West Virginia rivers

Beyond the Banks: Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial RMS Symposium on River Management and Planning, 135–143. Missoula, MT: River Management Society.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 journal article

Trail degradation as influenced by environmental factors: A state-of-the-knowledge review

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 51(2), 130–136. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0029730905&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Contributors: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 report

A Survey of Campsite Conditions in Eleven Wilderness Areas of the Jefferson National Forest

Blacksburg, VA: USDI National Biological Service, Virginia Tech Cooperative Park Studies Unit.

By: Y. Leung & J. Marion

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 journal article

Trail degradation along the Pat Sin Range: An example of environmental geomorphology

Hong Kong Geologist, 1(Autumn), 79–87.

By: Y. Leung & R. Neller

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

chapter

Global dimensions: Trends, lessons, and collaborative learning (In: Igniting Research for Outdoor Recreation: Linking Science, Policy, and Action) (edited by Selin, S., Cerveny, L. K., Blahna, D. J., & Miller, A.)

Global dimensions: Trends, lessons, and collaborative learning (In: Igniting Research for Outdoor Recreation: Linking Science, Policy, and Action) (edited by Selin, S., Cerveny, L. K., Blahna, D. J., & Miller, A.). https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/59715

Yu-Fai Leung

Source: ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

Employment

Updated: February 11th, 2022 23:45

1999 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Professor and Director of Graduate Program Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

1998 - 1999

Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, US
Post-doctoral researcher Department of Forestry

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: February 11th, 2022 23:46

grant January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Develop a collaborative research network and agenda for Antarctic tourism
Academic Consortium 21
grant January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Determining use, economic impacts and value of game lands in North Carolina
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
grant January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Creating Resource Stewardship: Data & K-12 Curriculum for Sustainable Wild Horse-Visitor Dynamics
National Park Service
grant January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Appalachian Trail sustainability assessment study
National Park Service
grant January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Conservation Corps trail and habitat improvements evaluation
Conservation Corps
grant January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Geospatial analysis of pack stock movement and grazing patterns as related to vegetation and ground features in Yosemite’s subalpine meadows
National Park Service
contract January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
IUCN Best Practice Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas (Third Edition)
IUCN
grant January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Developing a collaborative learning network for visitor impact monitoring in U.S. and Brazilian protected areas
University Global Partnership Network

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