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Proper utilization and implementation of the information gathered through the interview, observation, and surveying processes can help facilitate the long-term sustainable development of the park. It is impossible to fit the needs of every stakeholder completely, so in order for us to identify which needs carry more significance, we must fully understand the commonalities between the wants and grievances of the various groups of stakeholders. It was also important for us to evaluate which development options are feasible; various constraints such as budget, time, materials, and the needs of the ecosystems limit the potential development options the park could decide to work towards. Also, because we are outsiders providing recommendations, the insight gained from interviewing and surveying the local residents and NGOs added a level of credibility and acceptability to our recommendations.
After collecting the information from the surveys, interviews, and observations, our group synthesized the data to understand the current usage and utilization of the park as well as its shortcomings. The surveys and interviews specifically, helped us understand the various reasons a potential visitor might choose not to come to the park. Other feedback gathered has provided us with what types of changes the public wants to see. Additionally, the categorization of activities in the park and numbers of visitors, gained through the online surveys and limited observations, allowed our group to identify which areas of the park that had higher utilization and would benefit from an increase in park infrastructure. At the same time, the areas of the park that had less non-academic visitors were identified as areas to conserve.
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