| I am grateful to a number of people and institutions for helping make this study possible. First and foremost, this study would not have been possible without the strong program of research and writing conducted by my colleagues, past and present, known and unknown. Once again, the generous sabbatical program of the University of Vermont provided me the time needed to conduct the study. I am grateful to Lawrence Forcier, former Dean of the School of Natural Resources, and Donald DeHayes, current Dean, for their encouragement and support. The National Park Service again provided me an opportunity to spend my sabbatical in a suitably inspirational setting to conduct my study. Special appreciation is expressed to B. J. Griffin and Stanley Albright, former and current Superintendents, respectively, Yosemite National Park. Park staff, including Chip Jenkins, Russell Galipeau, and Laurel Boyers, generously extended me many professional courtesies, as did Jan Van Wagtendonk of the Yosemite Science Center. Gary Machlis, Chief Social Scientist of the National Park Service, kindly arranged for distribution of the book throughout the national park system. |
| The study required locating and gathering many publications not in my possession. This was greatly facilitated by the staff of the Bailey/Howe Library at the University of Vermont. Special thanks are expressed to Laurie Kutner, Reference Librarian. Jennifer Treadwell, Graduate Research Assistant, also helped locate a number of references. Several people were particularly helpful with technical aspects of preparing the book. Robyn Rooney and Claudette LaPlume patiently typed the manuscript, and William Valliere, Research Assistant, prepared several figures. Jo Alexander, Managing Editor of the Oregon State University Press, skillfully guided the manuscript into print. |
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