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Auyuittuq and Quttinirpaaq National Parks in the eastern Arctic Nunavut Region of Canada: 2003-2004 visitor experience study

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posted on 2024-09-13, 16:22 authored by Alan E. Watson, Paul R. Lachapelle, Stephen F. McCool
This data publication contains audio and transcriptions of in-depth qualitative interviews of visitors, local residents, and scientists at Auyuittuq National Park (ANP) and Quttinirpaaq National Park (QNP) of Nunavut, Canada conducted in 2003. The interviews were meant to obtain information and feedback regarding visitor experiences. This data publication also contains survey responses from visitors to ANP in 2004. The total population of visitors to QNP was only 20 in 2004, while 16 of those completed the survey they were not included in analysis or the data published here. The survey data include visitor demographics and experiences in the parks as well as visitor opinions of the various management actions.
A joint, three-phase research project was launched in 2002 in an effort to better understand the characteristics of and influences on visitors’ experiences in Auyuittuq and Quttinirpaaq National Parks of Nunavut, Canada. This study was conducted to provide information to Parks Canada’s Nunavut Field Unit, which identified a need to develop a more complete understanding of the experiences of recreation visitors, in an effort to protect various values and monitor influences. The project was one in a series of studies in arctic settings to understand the various orientations of different groups of people (e.g. native, tourist, distant populations, development interests, etc.) toward the natural landscapes, protected area management and collaborative planning. This research builds on those previous studies and is conducted collaboratively by Parks Canada, the University of Montana, and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute. The research in this study is primarily concerned with understanding the demographic characteristics of respondents, user and trip characteristics, setting factors that influence the experience of the user and the acceptability of management actions. The study was organized by three fundamental questions: 1). Who are the respondents in this study and what are their trip characteristics? 2). How do respondents experience these parks? 3). What factors influence visitor experiences and how do visitors respond to various management actions in these parks?

Funding

USDA-FS

History

Data contact name

Alan E. Watson

Data contact email

fsrda@fs.fed.us

Publisher

Forest Service Research Data Archive

Use limitations

These data were collected using funding from the U.S. Government and can be used without additional permissions or fees. If you use these data in a publication, presentation, or other research product please use the following citation: Watson, Alan E.; Lachapelle, Paul R.; McCool, Stephen F. 2017. Auyuittuq and Quttinirpaaq National Parks in the eastern Arctic Nunavut Region of Canada: 2003-2004 visitor experience study. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2017-0069

Theme

  • Not specified

Geographic Coverage

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Geographic location - description

Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory in Canada, as well as the least populated. In 2011 the population numbered around 31,000, composed mainly of Inuit tribes. Arctic tundra covers vi...

ISO Topic Category

  • location
  • oceans
  • society
  • transportation
  • inlandWaters
  • environment
  • boundaries

National Agricultural Library Thesaurus terms

Forestry, Wildland Management

OMB Bureau Code

  • 005:96 - Forest Service

OMB Program Code

  • 005:059 - Management Activities

Pending citation

  • No

Public Access Level

  • Public

Identifier

RDS-2017-0069