The Fire Island National Seashore: A History

The Fire Island National Seashore: A History

This book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment of the Fire Island National Seashore and its management from 1964 to the present. Located off of Long Island s south shore, Fire Island is one of only five national seashores in the national parks system. Focusing on the major policy issues generated during the past forty years, Lee E. Koppelman and Seth Forman explore the tensions between local and national interests as well as the desire to conserve resources unimpaired for the benefit and use of future generations. The book includes a brief history of the island before its induction into the national parks system; a discussion of the battle to control erosion; the conflict between preservation and public access; the establishment and maintenance of many historical and cultural resources, including the William Floyd Estate, the Fire Island Lighthouse, Sailor s Haven/Sunken Forest, and High Dune Wilderness Area; and the Seashore s changing management and organizational structure."

Country	USA
Author	Seth Forman
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: State University of New York Press
EAN	9780791473429
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0791473422
Label	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	208
PublicationDate	2008-02-14
Publisher	State University of New York Press
Studio	State University of New York Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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