ENSC 3000 Study Guide - Final Guide: National Capital Commission, Gatineau Park, Invasive Species

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Environmental Science
• Course: ENSC 3000
• Professor: Jesse Vermaire

Document Summary

Management and conservation of natural areas is complex, involving multiple stakeholders who all have their own view of how the area should be used/managed. Compare and contrast the management objectives for gatineau park and limerick forest. In your own words state the management goals of gatineau park and limerick forest. Limerick forest is considered both a production and a multi-use forest due to its many demands such as recreation, education, timber production, and hunting. Limerick forest is managed by three main components: resource management, user group management, and volunteers. Limerick forests" long term goals are outlined in the twenty year forest management plan (fmp) which was written in 2007 (arbex. In gatineau park, the gatineau park master plan (gpmp) outlines the long term plan for the parks development, use, and management (national capital commission 2005). This plan aims to ensure the conservation of gatineau park for the benefit of all canadians.