Arches NP Flashcards
1
Q
What are the opportunities?
A
Tourism - delicate arch/ landscape arch/ double arch/ the windows/ the organ
Safaris in Moab
Settlement in Las Vegas
Adventurous Holidays
2
Q
What are the problems?
A
Overcrowding - exceeds ecc and pcc
Cryptobiotic soil crusts few cm thick
Air pollution from cars stopping and starting, raised co2
Graffiti litter and noise
3
Q
How is this being managed?
A
National Park - entry permit scheme to allow less people into fragile areas
Negative Planning Policy - only 60 km of Tarmac roads
Local people employed as Rangers - Moab
No permanent settlement in NP - visitors stay and Devils Garden Campsite
4
Q
How big is it and how much ppt?
A
300km2 and 230mm/ppt/year
