Boundary Recommendations Contained in National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) Report "Where We Draw the Line"
National Parks and Conservation Association. 1988. Boundary Recommendations Contained in National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) Report "Where We Draw the Line". Where We Draw the Line. National Parks and Conservation Association. Denver, CO
NPCA's Boundary Study arose from a long-standing need to examine the adequacy of the boundaries of existing units of the National Park System. One purpose was to analyze each natural and cultural area to determine if boundary adjustments were needed to incorporate significant resources outside of boundaries, or to better protect resources within. Through this study, NPCA has determined that the boundaries at many parks do not reflect the distribution of the primary resources, ensure their long term preservation or provide for their most efficient management. Recommended changes at Bryce Canyon NP are all increases in acreages. The Gateway area is on the park's northwest boundary, is USFS managed land, and protects the park from hunting and ORV overuse. The East Fork Creek area is mostly USFS managed land, would protect the creek drainage, and would eliminate the section line boundary. Horse Mountain is 21,000 acres, BLM managed, and would protect the viewshed from most BRCA viewpoints. The USFS portion was determined excess to their needs and proposed for sale. Plateau extension are BLM managed wilderness study area, and contains more Claron spires. Paunsaugunt Plateau is USFS and BLM managed area on the parks northeast boundary.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- National Parks and Conservation Association
- Date of Issue
- 1988-11-15
- Publisher
- National Parks and Conservation Association
- Units
- BRCA
- Keywords
- Boundary, gateway community, Management, Management/Administration, Paunsaugunt plateau, Public Land, Resource Management, Resource Protection