Special Places: Eco-lessons from the National Parks in Atlantic Canada
Vision : Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park’s Goal Statement:
To protect for all time a representative area of Canadian and world significance in the Western Newfoundland Island Highlands (Region 34) and the St. Lawrence Lowlands (Region 29c) natural regions. To encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of this outstanding heritage so as to leave it unimpaired for this and future generations.
Gros Morne National Park’s Vision Statement:
Gros Morne National Park will be an international model of protected area management. The park will be a leader of ecosystem protection, managing its natural and cultural resources in a sustainable way. The park will involve communities and foster collaborative management within the greater ecosystem.
For the Gros Morne National Park vicinity, describe the effects and implications of the goal and vision statements on the following:
- The region’s socio-economics (e.g. consider employment)
- Wildlife and fisheries (e.g. caribou migration)
- Visitor activities (e.g. camping)
For each of the following, prepare three management objectives that would help to attain the goals and vision for Gros Morne National Park:
- Land use
- Wildlife
- Visitor Use
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