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From BBC Scotland website.
New by-laws to ban camping in certain areas of east Loch Lomondside have been approved by the Scottish government.
The legislation, proposed by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is designed to tackle the impact of "irresponsible camping".
Camping is to be outlawed between Drymen and Rowardennan from 1 March to 31 October every year. The law comes into effect from 1 June 2011.
Those found breaching the by-laws could be fined up to £500.
The ban will be policed by park rangers and officers from Central Scotland Police.
A public consultation on the plan was held by the national park last year. Of the 286 responses, 60% were in favour of the ban, the park said.
The new seasonal laws make it an offence to camp in tents or other shelters in the nine-mile stretch between Drymen and Rowardennan, outside designated camping areas.
But the authority has said it has no plans to ban camping in other areas of the national park, which contains 21 Munros.
Anti-social behaviour
A spokeswoman for the national park said the by-laws were just one of a package of measures to improve the experience for visitors and residents within the park.
Work has now started on a new "informal" campsite at Sallochy, which will be managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "East Loch Lomond has come under increasing pressure from litter, campfires and anti-social behaviour over recent years which has threatened to spoil the visitor experience for the many thousands who travel to the area each year.
'Outstanding beauty'
"Camping will still be permitted at designated caravan and camping sites and a new semi-formal camping site is being made available at Sallochy Bay, near Rowardennan.
"These measures are designed to protect and preserve the beauty of the area whilst still providing access for responsible campers."
National Park chief executive Fiona Logan said the by-laws had been proposed because of the "ill-treatment" of the area by a minority of visitors.
She added: "Providing a first class experience to all visitors who come to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs is a top priority for the National Park.
"We want to make sure that this is a family friendly visitor destination that matches other areas of outstanding beauty across the world."
New by-laws to ban camping in certain areas of east Loch Lomondside have been approved by the Scottish government.
The legislation, proposed by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is designed to tackle the impact of "irresponsible camping".
Camping is to be outlawed between Drymen and Rowardennan from 1 March to 31 October every year. The law comes into effect from 1 June 2011.
Those found breaching the by-laws could be fined up to £500.
The ban will be policed by park rangers and officers from Central Scotland Police.
A public consultation on the plan was held by the national park last year. Of the 286 responses, 60% were in favour of the ban, the park said.
The new seasonal laws make it an offence to camp in tents or other shelters in the nine-mile stretch between Drymen and Rowardennan, outside designated camping areas.
But the authority has said it has no plans to ban camping in other areas of the national park, which contains 21 Munros.
Anti-social behaviour
A spokeswoman for the national park said the by-laws were just one of a package of measures to improve the experience for visitors and residents within the park.
Work has now started on a new "informal" campsite at Sallochy, which will be managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "East Loch Lomond has come under increasing pressure from litter, campfires and anti-social behaviour over recent years which has threatened to spoil the visitor experience for the many thousands who travel to the area each year.
'Outstanding beauty'
"Camping will still be permitted at designated caravan and camping sites and a new semi-formal camping site is being made available at Sallochy Bay, near Rowardennan.
"These measures are designed to protect and preserve the beauty of the area whilst still providing access for responsible campers."
National Park chief executive Fiona Logan said the by-laws had been proposed because of the "ill-treatment" of the area by a minority of visitors.
She added: "Providing a first class experience to all visitors who come to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs is a top priority for the National Park.
"We want to make sure that this is a family friendly visitor destination that matches other areas of outstanding beauty across the world."
