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http://dx.doi.org/10.14249/eia.2016.25.6.487

Operating Status and Activation of Ecological Learning Facilities in Korea  

Kim, Kwon (Dept. of Architecture, Graduate School, Keimyung University)
Eum, Jeong-Hee (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Keimyung University)
Rho, Paikho (Dept. of Environmental Planning, Keimyung university)
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Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment / v.25, no.6, 2016 , pp. 487-501 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to establish basic data of operating status for ecological learning facilities in Korea, investigate their characteristics for operating methods, and present proposals for the efficient operation and management of ecological learning facilities. For this purpose, a list of ecological learning facilities in Korea was established and 50 facilities were surveyed about the current status regarding the operation and management. Based on the survey, operation form, interpreter and volunteer, visitor, budget and revenue, promotion method, and other items were analyzed. Concerning the operating forms, most of the facilities were direct-operated facilities by government, and they are operating mainly by officials. Visitors are mostly families on weekends, while kindergarten children are main visitors during weekdays. Most facilities have higher proportion of visitors nationwide, and they get information mainly from websites operated by facilities and related organization. The annual operating budget and revenue depend on the facility size and operating forms, and the direct-operated facilities by government use higher budget compared to commission-operated ones. For the efficient operation of ecological learning, expert with specialized knowledge should participate in the operation, and intuitive and informative websites should be established and continually managed. In addition, it is necessary to support revenue of by national and local governments and to secure external funding network like local companies and donation.
Keywords
Operating form; Direct operation; Commissioned operation; Facilities of nature environmental conservation and its utilization;
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