Can Parks meet its dual mandate of access and protection? How can this be achieved in Wapusk?

A photo of a polar bear cub in Wapusk National Park

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I believe parks can meet a dual mandate, where in humans are able to access parks and the ecosystem is properly protected. It is important that humans are able to enjoy and experience nature in provincial and national parks. However, protection of these parks is also extremely important for continued ecological viability.One way that parks can meet its dual mandate is to only allow humans into certain areas of the parks. By allowing human access to only some parts of parks, we can ensure wildlife habitats remain untouched in certain other areas. It is also important to ensure that there are rules and regulation that limit human activity in parks. Regulations must exist so is to prevent business development and mining, limit boat traffic and limiting building in parks.

A dual mandate can be achieved in Wapusk National Park. Currently, because of its remote location, Wapusk National Park is not significantly challenged with humans overpopulating the area. This is helpful in maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem. For those who do choose to visit Wapusk, it is important to respect the ecosystem and keep it in pristine condition. Wapusk provides people with a great opportunity to visit the Canadian Arctic but this sensitive region needs to be valued and respected. With the continued support of the government, Wapusk National Park can achieve the dual mandate access for humans and ecosystem protection.