2013 : Recreation

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For Park-Wide Recreation Strategy Published with Approval

Park-Wide Recreation Strategy Published with Approval

A combination of State agencies, the Adirondack Partnership and NGOs have worked together to create a single, integrated, recreation plan that covers the entire Park. A task force with members from across the Park produced the plan with much input from other groups. The plan has been approved and implemented by DEC with wide support from the public and NGOs.

Influenced Scenarios

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Likelihood

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Evidence

A review of 270 research projects by the Wildlife Conservation society suggests that motorized and mechanized recreation is less disturbing to wildlife than hiking or cross country skiing.  The findings are a surprise and contrary to conventional wisdom.

Read the news story here.
A short video with the researcher can be viewed here.
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