WCC 2016 Res 034 - Activity Report

We participated, along with our NGO and scientific partners, in the commenting procedure during the formulation of the National park zonation scheme, which determines management types for different areas of the National Park. We submitted zonation recommendations based on scientific criteria and analysis of Natura 2000 classifications of the park area (the underlying materials were attached to previous reports), which would guarantee NP zonation conformity with resolution 6.034. When these were not accepted, we further submitted a second, backup set of recommendations, which protects only the most valuable additional areas (32 specific sites); while acceptance of these backup recommendations would not lead to conformity with the resolution, it would represent a step in that direction. Our formal comments (recommendations) from this procedure are attached to this report.

We continue to be engaged in the process establishing the rules for NP management for the coming period. The next stage will be a formal comment period on the proposed Management plan, which is currently under preparation by the NP administration.