Isle au Haut: Ecology, history, threats, and solutions

Ambagis J, Goodale W, Wilson S. 2000. Isle au Haut: Ecology, history, threats, and solutions

This report gives a thorough background on the Isle au Haut park development and management in regards to park use and community relations. The report highlights both park and community efforts to preserve the island environment socially and ecologically; however, exponential growth of island tourism is above the recommended carrying capacity. It is recommended the park establish and enforce carrying capacity for island tourism on Isle au Haut so as not to jeopardize the island environment.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Ambagis, Julia; Goodale, Wing; Wilson, Sara
Date of Issue
2000-03-08
Units
ACAD
Keywords
Carrying Capacity, Ecology, History, Isle Au Haut, solutions, Threats, Tourism, Visitors

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