So the LNF tells us they don't have the resources to issue cave permits, but they have the resources to create and manage a completely new commercial guiding system? Is this really an issue of funding, or (given the history) just a justification for trying to commercialize publicly-owned caves?
Jon ________________________________ From: Aaron Birenboim <ca...@boim.com> To: nmca...@caver.net Sent: Sat, January 30, 2010 7:16:47 AM Subject: [NMCAVER] LNF closing issues What shall we say about the spectre of going to a guide system in the LNF caves? We have had these discussions before, and I know that many people, myself included, feel that a guide system is bad for the caves. Commercialization of cave visitation leads to higher visitation in caves, by less experienced people and more impact. In addition, I do not trust all guides to uphold the conservation ethics of the NSS. When money gets involved, rules tend to get bent. Would commercial guides actually go through the trouble and expense of enforcing proper WNS decon procedures? How might we voice these concerns in our letters? aaron _______________________________________________ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net _______________________________________________ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net
