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Banff National Park of Canada

Park Management

Banff National Park of Canada Management Plan

Table of Contents

Cover of Banff National Park Management Plan

Banff National Park Management Plan
© Parks Canada / P. McCloskey
Complete Printable Version (PDF, 9.3 Mb)

Introduction to the Amended Management Plan
July 2007 NEW!

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Banff National Park Management Plan
1.2 The Town of Banff
1.3 Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks

2.0 The Context and A Vision for the Future

2.1 Regional Context
2.2 The Town of Banff and Hamlet of Lake Louise
2.3 Park Policy and Land Use
2.4 Human Use
2.5 Vision for the Future

2.5.1 Cornerstones of Success
2.5.2 A Vision for Banff National Park
2.5.3 Key Components of the Park Vision

3.0 A Place for Nature

3.1 Overview
3.2 A Vision for Ecological Integrity
3.3 Major Stressors Affecting the Park
3.4 Research and Information Management
3.5 Communicating the Need for Ecological Integrity
3.6 Air Quality
3.7 Geology and Landforms
3.8 Species and Genetic Diversity
3.9 Aquatic Ecosystems
3.10 Vegetation
3.11 Wildlife
3.12 The Cascade Wildlife Corridor
3.13 Establishment of the Fairholme-Carrot Creek Benchlands Environmentally Sensitive Site
3.14 Vermilion Lakes Wetlands

4.0 A Place for Historical and Cultural Significance

4.1 Overview
4.2 Strategic Goals
4.3 Objectives
4.4 Key Actions

4.4.1 Culture
4.4.2 Cultural Resource Management
4.4.3 Built Heritage
4.4.4 Archaeological Resources
4.4.5 Heritage Rivers
4.4.6 Public Awareness and Involvement

5.0 A Place for People

5.1 Overview
5.2 A Place for Heritage Tourism
5.3 Visitor Services
5.4 Awareness and Education
5.5 Frontcountry Visitor Accommodation Outside the Communities
5.6 Effective Human Use Management NEW!
5.7 Sulphur Mountain
5.8 Ski Areas
5.9 Banff Springs Golf Course Area
5.10 Fencing Communities and Facilities

6.0 Transportation

6.1 Ground Transportation
6.2 Air Transportation

7.0 A Place for Community

7.1 Overview
7.2 Town of Banff
7.3 Hamlet of Lake Louise

8.0 A Place for Open Management

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Public Involvement
8.3 Development Review and Approval Process
8.4 Appropriate Use
8.5 Regional Coordination
8.6 Monitoring

9.0 A Place for Environmental Stewardship

9.1 Overview
9.2 Environmental Management
9.3 Tertiary Sewage Treatment and Phosphate Removal

10.0 Park Zoning

10.1 National Park Zoning System
10.2 Zone I - Special Preservation
10.3 Zone II - Wilderness
10.4 Zone III - Natural Environment
10.5 Zone IV - Outdoor Recreation
10.6 Zone V - Park Services
10.7 Environmentally Sensitive Sites
10.8 The Montane Ecoregion

11.0 Summary of the Environmental Assessment

11.1 Background
11.2 The Problem
11.3 The Proposal and Its Impact
11.4 The Policy
11.5 Public Input
11.6 Conclusion
11. 7 Amendment to the Summary of Environmental Assessment
11.8 Amendment to the Summary of Environmental Assessment, for the LATB Area Strategy (Section 5.6.4.3) NEW!