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    "pk": 62357,
    "title": "Natural Resources Management — Trend or Fad?",
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    "abstract": "This paper examines whether natural resources management (NRM) within the U.S. National Park System represents a lasting trend or a temporary fad. Drawing on John Naisbett's distinction between top-down fads and bottom-up trends, the author argues that NRM is a grassroots, enduring movement critical to the long-term preservation of park resources. Historical shifts from resource care to law enforcement during the mid-20th century, combined with increased visitation, staff reductions, and growing external environmental threats, challenged traditional management approaches. Congressional reports in 1980 and 1981 highlighted the escalating threats to park resources and spurred development of prevention and mitigation strategies, including the establishment of a Natural Resources Management Trainee Program. Data from 1979 to 1982 indicate significant growth in the number and expertise of natural resource specialists, expanded training efforts, and increased adoption of resource management planning. Despite these advances, ongoing threats and limited resources necessitate continued emphasis on professional recruitment, training, and organizational support for resource management to ensure the sustainability of national parks. The paper concludes that NRM is a vital and evolving trend essential for the stewardship of America's natural heritage.",
    "language": "eng",
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            "first_name": "Roland",
            "middle_name": "H.",
            "last_name": "Wauer",
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    "date_published": "1984-01-01T18:00:00Z",
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