Return of former director creates apprehension at Tatry National Park

The former director of the Tatry National Park (TPN), Wojciech Gasienica Byr cyn, who was dismissed from the post last year by the previous government, h as been appointed as the park's deputy director responsible for education, s tudies and promotion. Byrcyn was dismissed after 11 years as director in the wake of a series of conflicts with the local authorities. In his place the g overnment appointed Pawel Skawinski. "I am surprised. I am sorry to discover this from journalists," said Skawinski, commenting on Byrcyn's appointment. "Wojciech is a huge personality and will always show his vision. If two diff erent personalities meet that have different methods of managing the park, t here will be a conflict," Skawinski said. (Gazeta Wyborcza, Dec. 8-9, p. 5) A.K.