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Principle 7; Guide Management with Written Plans that State Objectives for Specific Areas |
Banff National Park
The most obvious problem in BNP is disruption to normal wildlife regimes, especially the presence of wild animals in the town. This has led to an undesirable situation whereby the elk are frequenting the town as a means of predator avoidance, which will clearly upset predator-prey relationships, with significant detriment to the bear and wolf populations.
The key is in preserving predator habitat where prey are numerous and accessible. It was also proposed by the Bow Valley Task Force that construction of a fence around the Banff townsite may be a necessary action, so that prey were unable to seek unnatural refuge.
Garbage management in popular areas has been improved and this has been reflected in a decline in the anthropogenically induced mortality rate of bears.
Peak District National Park
The production of a "State of the Park Report" and a management plan which is reviewed and renewed, sets out in a written format what the PDNPA attempts to achieve. This is available for the public to view in a variety of formats. The objectives, which the PDNPA attempts to achieve are clear and as a result the success can be measured. Due to the size and nature of the park, issues upon which action is to be taken are addressed with respect to the park as a whole.
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Principle 8; Set Carrying Capacities as Necessary to Prevent Unnatural Change |
Banff National Park
The BNP Authority have little control over absolute numbers visiting the park, but they have been able to exert some control by having ultimate authority over development in the area, and thus the availability of facilities, notably accommodation.
BNP directives;
Peak District National Park
PDNP problems
PDNP solutions
Currently limitations upon the number of people visiting the park do not exist and the PDNPA is actively encouraging more people to visit and make use of its recreational facilities.
