Certain activities at Majjistral Park have been regulated to meet the site management's objectives following the establishment of site specific regulations.
Vehicular access is subject to legitimate users such as farmers and those applying for access on the basis of criteria set out by the management board. These include research and studies, persons with disability and educational events.
In a statement, the management said vehicular access had to be controlled owing to widespread abuse such as dumping and tipping, and off-roading on the protected garigue.
A compromise was reached on hunting after extended discussions with stakeholders to limit the practice to 10 am, with the numerous school visits and tours set for after 10am.
Other activities which would be permitted under certain conditions and within areas designated by the management for such activities.
The park’s management said the exercise was a very important element in the enhanced management of a national park, setting out proper guidelines and procedures, following public consultation, for the enjoyment by the public while respecting the conservation status of the park, which incorporates part of the North West Coastal Cliffs Natura 2000 site of international importance.