Area Protection and Management Certain areas of Antarctica are
set aside under Annex V of the Protocol on Environmental
Protection to the Antarctic Treaty as protected areas to
preserve their special values. There are two forms of
protection: - Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA) are
designed to protect outstanding environmental, scientific,
historic, aesthetic or wilderness values, a combination of these
values, or ongoing or planned scientific research. A permit is
required to enter an ASPA - Antarctic Specially Managed Areas
(ASMA) are aimed at assisting in the planning and co-ordination
of activities, including improving co-operation between Parties
and minimising environmental impacts. A permit is not required
to enter an ASMA. The Antarctic Treaty System also provides for
the listing of Historic Sites and Monuments, to preserve and
protect them from damage and destruction. Antarctica New Zealand
requires that the personnel it supports: - are aware of the
location of protected areas in locations t