pub wrote:No tncaver, the problem is global. Doing websearches using the keywords "cave vandals X" where X = countryname will show the problems faced by that country. It just a matter of degree.
Thanks for the websearch idea Jerry. I'll have to check that out. I keep hearing how little vandalism there is in England where
all the caves are open and their locations pretty well known. Here in the USA it is the open well known caves that ARE vandalized
in most instances. Most open caves that are not well known by locals are in mostly pristine condition. That is why I've always
questioned "educating the public about caves". I suppose educating them is ok so long as they don't know where any caves
are. But if you educate the public, then they are going to want to find some caves to go in. Out of site out of mind. But when
you put the idea in their head, they are going to look for caves. And lets face it, some people have bad intentions.