Banff National park
launch of land wisdom
- Established in 1885
- The location is Alberta-park geocentric
- The park is 6,641km squared
Important features of Banff National park
- Rocky mountains is the natural region
- UNESCO world heritage site (four mountains parks)
- Sulphur mountain and hot springs
- castle guard cave system and meadows
- grizzly bear habitat
- tourism destination of the park and the town of Banff
- cave and basin marsh
Map of Banff National park
Banff Nation park
Ice climbing in Banff National park
Impact of Climate change on Banff National park
The winter and spring precipitation will continue to increase
but the summer precipitation will decrease.
Specific Impact #1
The precipitation in winter is 29.9 mm which is said to increase to
36.7 mm. Summer precipitation will deplete from 240.8 mm to 200 mm.
Predicted change #2
Warmer temperature will melt glaciers at a rapid pace.
Specific Impact #2
Glaciers will drop between 770-3100 m in elevation
(southern Rocky Mountains).ex (Jackson Glacier and Taylor Glacier
Predicted change #3
The water level will decease because of run off being increased .
Specific Impact #3
Water runoff will increase by 21% near lake Louise
Precipitation
Winter and Spring Precipitation are expected to increase and summer will decrease.