The primary objective for creating a Protected Area is to preserve the natural heritage features of the landscape and the wildlife that inhabit the area. Allowing high impact recreation and development contradicts the purpose for which the park was established. Ontario's Parks and Reserves are threatened by: Allowing mining, hunting, roads and snowmobiles in Ontario's Parks and Reserves is a blatant contradiction to every goal of conservation. (click on the threat for more information) WHEN THE MAJORITY OF ONTARIO'S PROTECTED AREAS ARE OPEN TO: Mining, Sport Hunting, Snowmobiles, ATVs and Roads WHAT ARE THESE WILDERNESS SANCTUARIES BEING PROTECTED FROM?	[an error occurred while processing this directive]