How Can Managers Balance Access to the Resource and Resource Preservation?
It is a challenge to provide access to cultural resources by various and often conflicting user groups while protecting the resource at the same time.
While scientific research is beneficial to society it may limit access, thus decreasing the number of people that can enjoy the resource.
If access to the resource is not controlled, it may be seriously damaged. The particular approach taken will depend on the nature of the resource and the individual circumstances.
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Considerations in determining how to address access issues often help
- Protect the resource
- Provide guidelines for outreach and education efforts
- Determine alternatives for resource use, such as providing film,
exhibits, etc.
- Establish how much enforcement will be required
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?