Abstract:Visitors to Petrified Forest National Park have the opportunity to walk among the crystallized remains of trees that lived more than 200 million years ago. However, a small percentage of visitors threaten the preservation of these Mesozoic structures by taking petrified wood from the park (Depreciative behavior; Impacts to historical/cultural resources). To address this challenging problem, the park has promulgated a strict rule against removing petrified wood (Rules/Regulations) and established a robust educa… Show more
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