Policy implications of trends in supply and demand for natural areas for protection and recreation 1970 - 2000 : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Applied Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]

Abstract

PART 1 is a policy analysis:

(a) setting out current policies for protection of nature and natural areas for recreation*;

(b) identifying the principles and values embodied in these policies; and

(c) tracing specific trends in policy developments between 1970 and 1985.

PART 2 examines trends from 1970-2000 in:

(a) the supply of natural areas for preservation and recreation (assessed in terms of area and designation, administrative arrangements, infrastructure and expenditure of major protected natural area systems, and commercial recreation opportunities;

(b) the demand for natural areas for preservation and recreation (assessed in terms of New Zealand population growth, demands for protection of nature and natural areas, New Zealand outdoor recreation requirements, and the growing pressures due to overseas visitors, particularly holiday-makers, the tourist industry, and levels of visitor use of natural areas).

PART 3 presents three scenarios:

(a) selecting different levels of supply and demand for natural areas for protection of nature and recreation in the year 2000;

(b) indicating policy and strategy requirements for such features.

* The acronym PNARA is adopted throughout this study for “protected natural and recreation areas”.