Arctic Tourism (sustainable) White Mountian

Question 1

What is white mountain?

Answer 1

An alpine tundra landscape that provides many attractions. In the summer there’s: camping, hunting, fishing and walking

Winter: cross country skiing and snowmobiling

Question 2

How much of White Mountain is a protected area and what is this called?

Answer 2

400,000 hectares and it’s called the White Mountains Recreational Area

Question 3

Give three ways that the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the area

Answer 3

1. A network of ATV routes has been established- artificial soil protection is used to prevent damage and melting of permafrost, there are also ditches to prevent water logging
2. Panning for gold is permitted in a small area of Nome Creek with only hand tools allowed
3. All hunters in the area need work permits, strictly controlling the level of hunting. Rangers patrol the area to prevent illegal hunting