National Park Authority in the Mournes Quiz

What is the estimated number of jobs that could be directly created by a National Park Authority?

• 10 jobs

• 20 jobs

• 30 jobs

• 40 jobs

What is one of the concerns of local landowners regarding the National Park status?

• Increased tourism

• Additional bureaucracy

• More recreational opportunities

• Enhanced cultural heritage

What economic activity in the area is mentioned as being threatened by the National Park status?

• Tourism

• Sand extraction

• Farming

• Fishing

What environmental issue is the funding intended to combat?

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Wildfire prevention

• Soil erosion

How many people visited the area in 2003?

• 1.4 million

• 2 million

• 500,000

• 3 million

What is the potential job increase by 2020 with National Park status?

• 2,300 jobs

• 3,000 jobs

• 5,100 jobs

• 4,000 jobs

What event in 2011 highlighted the need for funding to combat wildfires?

• Flooding in the valley

• A wildfire in the Analog Valley

• A drought in the region

• A landslide in the mountains

What percentage of funding does the Mournes region currently receive compared to the New Forest National Park?

• 20%

• 50%

• 10%

• 30%

What is the projected increase in tourism revenue with the National Park status?

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $20 million

Which wildlife species is expected to benefit most from the National Park status?

• Amphibians

• Birds of prey

• Foxes

• Deer