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with the Park’s trained botanist and other scientists to learn from each other. In comments to the Rappahannock News following the Park’s Leadership Seminar, Hunter emphasized that there are many ways in which Rappahannock County organizations can benefit from working with the Shenandoah National Park.
“In our schools,” said Hunter , “there are numerous opportunities for our students to learn with, and contribute to, the work of the Natural Resources staff. And in our conservation and environmental groups, we can take advantage of the research that is being done by Park scientists and at the same time contribute volunteer labor to assist in their field work.” And, finally” Hunter concluded, “our tourist-oriented businesses, such as farms, restaurants, B&B’s, and wineries, can collaborate in this partnership with the Park on enhancing the tourist experience.*
“Panorama” - To keep or not to keep?
The Park concedes that its budget is tight. According to the Park, they have over 1,000 important “assets” (buildings and other structures) but only funds to care for a little over 300. Bear in mind that it has 340 assets on the National Historic Register List, more than 40 more than it has the money and staff to protect and maintain.
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