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with commercial operators, collect visitor survey information to assess visitor satisfaction and other information associated with their experience travelling to and visiting the park.

    5.3              Communicating park values

Background
The provision of interpretive information has the capacity to improve public and community understanding of the natural and cultural values of Pulu Keeling National Park, and assist in developing support for protecting park values and implementing management actions. It also informs those who visit the park on how to minimise damage to the park environment and have a safe and informative visit.
Because the number of visitors to North Keeling Island is limited, there has not been a requirement for major public education and interpretive initiatives. However, interpretive material relating to the park is available at Parks Australia offices on West Island and Home Island, the museum on Home Island and the Tourist Centre on West Island.
During the life of the last plan, a video documentary of the park was produced to increase awareness of the natural, cultural and historical values of the island, especially for those who are unable to visit the park. A coffee table book on the park was also produced concurrently with the video, promoting the values of the park. These products continue to assist with promoting the natural values and special qualities of the park.
Park staff also work closely with the Cocos (Keeling) Islands school and the broader community, raising awareness of the unique natural values of the park and of regional conservation issues, such as invasive species threats. Part of the aim of these programs is focused on raising awareness of park regulations and compliance issues.

Issues
   * Given the low levels of visitation, there is not a great demand or need for extensive interpretive materials. However, any materials and information developed needs to improve understanding and appreciation of park values and, for visitors to the park, maximise visitor safety and compliance with park regulations.
   * It is important that when promoting the park's values accurate and practical information about the park is made available, to ensure visitors do not have unrealistic expectations in relation to the likelihood of visiting the park.

What we are going to do

Policies
    5.3.1           Information on the natural, cultural and historical values of the park will be included in community education and interpretive material.

    5.3.2           Clear advice on the risks, difficulties and limitations in accessing the park will be included in community education and interpretive material, so as not to promote unrealistic public expectations of being able to easily access the park as an adventure tourism destination.

    5.3.3           Information on priority issues will be produced in English and Malay.

Actions
    5.3.4           Continue to provide interpretive information for