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Dear Martin et al, In order to contribute properly to this discussion forum, I'd ask a question from Martin. Did you really mean National Parks or protected areas in general? National Parks are only a small fraction of the total number of protected areas in Europe (40000+ sites, protecting more than 10% of land territory). In any case, I suggest considering a crazy idea: tour operators should have a voluntarily scheme or commitment, which says: We as responsible businesses ignore those protected areas/national parks in our portfolio, which do not have an approved management plan! Could do you think this be possible? Can such a scheme force protected area managers to develop their management plans? I agree to Vasillis that tourism packages, guided tours should only be possible in areas which have a management plan (specific visitor management plan). On top of that the results of the management plan should be monitored in order to avoid damages caused by tourism flows. BR, Zoltan (PAN Parks Foundation)
Posted by zoltkun at 30 May 2011 17:45:42
