From confrontation to conservation: the Banff National Park experience

Douglas W. Hodgins; Jeffrey E. Green; Gail Harrison; Jillian Roulet

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From confrontation to conservation: the Banff National Park experience

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Authors:

Douglas W. Hodgins, Jeffrey E. Green, Gail Harrison, Jillian Roulet

Year:

2000

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O’Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 2: Wilderness within the context of larger systems; 1999 May 23–27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-2. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 281-289

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Abstract

Banff National Park, the flagship of the Canadian national park system, has become the focus of debate over park use versus protected area conservation. In response to the debate, the Minister of Canadian Heritage commissioned an independent review. The resulting Banff-Bow Valley Study report and Banff National Park Management Plan are landmark documents. The work was a blend of science and public policy review and an innovative approach to public involvement. This paper summarizes the Banff-Bow Valley Study, Parks Canada response and the influence of the overall process on Parks Canada policy and program.

Parent Publication

Wilderness science in a time of change conference-Volume 2: Wilderness within the context of larger systems; 1999 May 23-27; Missoula, MT

Keywords

wilderness, tourism, conservation, science, public policy, public involvement, public opinion, values, Banff National Park, Alberta

Citation

Hodgins, Douglas W.; Green, Jeffrey E.; Harrison, Gail; Roulet, Jillian. 2000. From confrontation to conservation: the Banff National Park experience. In: McCool, Stephen F.; Cole, David N.; Borrie, William T.; O’Loughlin, Jennifer, comps. 2000. Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 2: Wilderness within the context of larger systems; 1999 May 23–27; Missoula, MT. Proceedings RMRS-P-15-VOL-2. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 281-289