I notice that there are now more and more caches appearing in National Parks - I am talking here about the SANPARKS.
In my own mind I am uneasy about this, whether the caches are in the rest camps or at spots where visitors can get out of their cars.
1. I have in the past worked for the Parks, and there is no doubt that foreign objects can both attract and sometimes affect wildlife. The ecosystems are fragile without a doubt (and this is not just a greeny beany statement).
2. Wildlife does exist in the camps - it is just smaller.
3. What will be the effect as the number of caches proliferate?
4. It is not a good idea to have people wondering around at "get out" points looking for caches, instead of being alert for animals!
Do not get me wrong here - I like the idea of caches in Parks, but at the same time as I indicated above I also get uneasy about them as well - for the reasons mentioned.
So, what are the opinions.
Should they not be placed in parks?
Or should they be restricted to Rest Camps only?
Or should there be a total ban?
