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Re: [grover] Niagara Glen Access Issues:
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kriso9tails
Oct 28, 2008, 11:43 PM
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I've sent all the problems in the video portion... except one. I'm so rad.
Anyway, it's a good video/ article and I think Jany did a good job representing the Glen. Anyone that knows her knows that she's a sincere and passionate person.
The issue is a bit frustrating, but the Niagara Parks Commission and the Access Coalition have a decent relationship and I don't think the NPC intends any ban. The report that suggests bouldering no longer be allowed, but it does only that: suggest.
There do need to be some reforms made to how people boulder in the Glen. Most notably, stay on the existing paths, avoid new problem development that involves damaging any vegetation, don't top out through vegetation on existing problems. Naturally climbers should limit their impact as much as they can and not leave any garbage or discarded tape etc. in the Glen. Simple stuff. Most people are good. Some people are not.
Does climbing (and outdoor recreation in general) have an impact on that area and environment? Yes. It would probably be negligible if it weren't the tiny shred of green space left that hasn't been consumed by development (if you look at it on a map, half the small green area you see is actually a golf course).
The thing is, if that area weren't used for hiking, fishing, climbing etc. hardly anyone would give a shit about the glen or its preservation. Too many people in that area are disconnected enough from nature and in terms of natural preservation, that region has bigger problems.
(This post was edited by kriso9tails on Oct 28, 2008, 11:48 PM)
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