EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
APPENDIX G
ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
G-1. Physical Control Techniques.
a. Closing of areas. This includes the closing of areas at night, when capacities have been
reached, during off season periods, campgrounds at appropriate hours, or areas where vandalism
and rowdyism are frequently encountered.
b. Fencing or other barriers.
c. Managing appropriate use of area facilities, e.g., vehicles should be restricted to
designated roads and parking facilities and camping to designated sites.
d. Use of entrance control stations.
e. Contract gate/park attendants. Volunteer campground hosts.
f. Security lights.
g. Use of mechanical and electrical surveillance systems.
h. Appropriate signing.
i. Prohibition of alcohol consumption, with appropriate local and district support.
j. Physical Security Surveys and Crime Prevention Surveys.
G-2. Planning and Design Techniques.
a. Single entrances to areas.
b. Vandal resistant facilities.
c. Road design to control excessive speeds. When performing normal maintenance or
during times of major renovation work, roads should be designed with an emphasis on safety.
d. Separation of user types, i.e., camping versus day use.
e. Handicapped facilities.
f. Lighting, or opening, of areas to facilitate visibility.
g. Providing overflow areas.
h. Establishing areas for special uses, such as off-road vehicle paths and trails.
i. Consolidate recreation areas.
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