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	Country Parks - Index
		Country Parks are a lasting and popular legacy of the provisions of the Countryside Act 1968.
		Country parks now lead the green space family in their success in gaining the Green Flag Award, the nationally recognised standard of excellence in parks.
		Country parks receive over 70 million visitors a year and provide a wide range of opportunities for recreation, health, education and improvements to the quality of life particularly for local communities.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Recreation/country_parks/index.asp (0 words)

	Country Parks
		If you are interested in visiting these parks for a number of various activities, including organised healthy walks, nature walks, taking the children out for a fun day out or just to enjoy the variety of wildlife the parks have to offer, please contact Zohra Mahmood on 0121 328 3400 or email zohra@csvenvironment.org.uk.
		New Hall Valley Country Park covers 198 acres of green belt, one mile to the South East of Sutton Park.
		Woodgate Valley Country Park is an area of countryside in the heart of Bartley Green and Quinton.
	www.birmingham.gov.uk /GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=29580&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=13261 (0 words)

	BC Provincial Parks of the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Region of British Columbia
		The Juniper Provincial Park is located 19 km east of Cache Creek in the areas desert region.
		The park encompasses 988 hectares of canyons, terraces and flood plains.
		The entrance to the park is 5km from Sqillax which is on the Trans-Canada Highway, 46 km west of Salmon Arm and 66 km east of Kamloops.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/high_country/parks/index.html (1489 words)

	Cool Country Realty, Parks & Flagstaff, Arizona
		Parks is a cool secret, nestled in the pines at over 7000 ft. between Williams and Flagstaff, on I-40.
		Parks is nestled in a cluster of dormant volcanic mountain whose 13,000 ft. slopes are covered in a variety of pine and fir trees.
		Parks is less than 2 hours from the Grand Canyon, 45 minutes to the pink canyons of world famous Sedona, and 45 minutes to the summer vistas and winter ski slopes from the 13,000' slopes of the San Francisco Peaks (only 9 miles away).
	www.coolcountryrealty.com /parks_area.htm (1456 words)

	CopperCountry.com :: Copper Country Parks
		Isle Royale National Park, a national park of world renown, is situated in the middle of Lake Superior and belongs in Keweenaw County.
		From the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Ontonagon County to Craig Lake State Park in Baraga County, the Copper Country is blessed with excellently supervised state parks, trail systems, and picnic facilities that accommodate the thousands of summer visitors to our area.
		Agate Beach, a township park in Elm River Township, Houghton county, and the Hancock City Beach and Campgrounds are just two of the many parks and campgrounds that service the growing desire of both local people and our visitors to get out into the woods and onto the beaches to enjoy the great outdoors.
	www.coppercountry.com /parks.php (0 words)

	Texas Hill Country Parks
		To locate the park go west from Burnet on HWY 29 for approximately 13 miles, turn right on HWY 261 and continue up the road until you see the sign to the park.
		Among the parks "specialty items," are its crystal-clear creeks dammed along their length with striking growths of travertine, a mineral precipitate from calcium-carbonate rich waters.
		Park facilities include campsites with water, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, and primitive camp areas reached by almost eleven miles of hiking and backpacking trails.
	www.texfiles.com /texashillcountryparks (1951 words)

	About SNH - Protected Areas
		Country Parks are attractive venues for informal outdoor recreation, most of which lie close to Scotland’s larger towns and cities.
		Country Parks are of particular importance in providing welcoming provision for people of varying levels of ability.
		There are 36 Country Parks in Scotland, most of which are owned and managed by local authorities, although some are in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.
	www.snh.org.uk /about/countryparks/ab-cp00.asp (141 words)

	Visitor centres and country parks - Dorset For You
		Here is a listing of Dorset visitor centres and country parks from the east to the west of the county, providing a wealth of information on the region's natural history.
		The Park encompasses 580 acres of valuable heathland and woodland and is managed as a partnership between Dorset County Council Countryside Service and the RSPB.
		The park is run by the Borough of Poole and consists of woodland, parkland, salt marsh, gardens and farmland habitats by the shores of Poole Harbour.
	www.dorsetforyou.com /index.jsp?articleid=2800 (0 words)

	Country Parks - Buckinghamshire County Council (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, visited the Colne Valley Regional Park on Tuesday 18 October 2005 to unveil a sculpture of a heron (the park's emblem), funded by Grundon Waste Management, in order to commemorate the 40th Anniversary.
		The Royal visit took place around the Colne Valley Visitor centre in Denham Country Park in the heart of the Colne Valley Regional Park, which covers 43 square miles, stretching from Rickmansworth in the north to Staines in the south and across from Uxbridge and Heathrow to Slough.
		Bruce Allen, Chairman of the Colne Valley Regional Park and County Councillor for Buckinghamshire County Council said: "the Council has always tried to play a major role in the Partnership and we are proud to have been associated with the park throughout its 40 years.
	www.buckscc.gov.uk /bcc/content/index.jsp?contentid=314612468 (821 words)

	Green Space
		We are a registered charity which works to improve parks and green spaces by raising awareness, involving communities and creating skilled professionals
		Many people working within public spaces are lacking in formal design training and have not been provided with the skills needed to create...
		The photo of the Diana Memorial Fountain was chosen as overall winner...
	www.green-space.org.uk (147 words)

	Country Parks and Local Nature Reserves - Salford City Council
		Blackleach Country Park and Clifton Country Park are green oases within Salford.
		The city's two country parks are ideal places to get away from it all and discover the countryside on your doorstep.
		In addition to the Country Parks Salford Ranger Team also manage Kersal Dale, Worsley Woods and Kersal Moor.
	www.salford.gov.uk /leisure/parks/parksinsalford/countryparks.htm (171 words)

	Bulgarian National Parks
		Worldwide, national parks are generally designated to preserve representative natural features, wildlife and habitats of the country.
		Parks are refuges for many rare plants and animals of national and global significance.
		The National Parks are among the government’s most important tools for natural resource husbandry of land, water and air resources, as well as wildlife.
	www.bulgariannationalparks.org /en/index.phtml (434 words)

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		The main parking areas for the park are at Ousel Nest, on B6391 to the north of Bromley Cross and at Jumbles Reservoir off the A676 Bolton to Ramsbottom road.
		The park is available to all visitors, surfaced paths enable wheelchair access and a tapping rail with associated interpretation allows blind or partially sighted visitors to enjoy the amenities.
		The Birkacre area of the park is of local historical importance with it's restored mill lodges and watercourses.
	www.funforall.co.uk /country_parks_north_west_england.htm (3400 words)

	Poynter Online - Gordon Parks: From Country Boy to Renaissance Man
		I remember well the first time I met him, in May of 1990 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Parks was one of the first seven inductees to the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame and I spoke to him briefly.
		Parks was the first fl photographer to penetrate through racial barriers at Life magazine and many other agencies.
		In 1942, Parks photographed Ella Watson, a government charwoman (cleaning lady), forever captured as the American Gothic, reminiscent of Grant Wood's famous 1930 painting with an Afro-centric twist.
	www.poynter.org /content/content_view.asp?id=98402 (720 words)

	State Parks - Castle Country
		The park is a let-in and take-out spot for kayaking, boating, canoeing and fishing on the Green River.
		Millsite State Park is a secret hide-a-way for anglers and boating enthusiasts.
		Huntington State Park centrally located, this park is the perfect place for warm water sports, boating, and fishing.
	www.castlecountry.com /what_to_see/state_parks.html (381 words)

	Dissertation dissertations on country parks
		When you're in the hunt for better advice about dissertations on country parks, you'll find it difficult separating value packed information from ill-advised dissertations on country parks suggestions or guidance so it's best to know how to judge the information you are presented with.
		A good pointer to follow when you're presented with help or advice about a dissertations on country parks article is to find out who owns the site.
		This may show you who owns the site dissertations on country parks credentials The fastest way to determine who owns the dissertations on country parks website is to look on the 'about' page or 'contact' page.
	www.go-seekit-in1.com /dissertation/dissertations-on-country-parks.htm (237 words)

	Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country Parks and vacations
		Inks Lake State Park is a 1,200 acre panorama of cedar and oak woodlands, wildflowers, and pink granite outcroppings.
		While they aren't really "lost," the bigtooth maples for which the park is named are selective in their habitat.Because of their shallow roots, the trees are susceptible to damage by soil compaction and visitors are cautioned to stay on prescribed paths to ensure continued vigor of the maple stands.
		Pedernales Falls State Park, 5211.7 acres, in Blanco County east of Johnson City, was acquired from private owners in 1970 and was opened to the public in 1971.
	www.fullmooninn.com /texasparks.htm (1906 words)

	Montgomery County, VA: Parks and Recreation
		The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing community recreation for children, youth and adults.
		The services of the department contribute immensely to the building of sound physical and mental health, citizenship and character, and to reducing crime and delinquency within the county.
		In these times of changing lifestyles, it is imperative that the Parks and Recreation Department offer its citizenry the opportunity to engage in quality leisure time activities.
	www.montva.com /departments/parks (141 words)

	TPWD: Hill Country State Natural Area
		The park offers a backcountry setting for activities such as primitive camping, backpacking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, equestrian camping, flora and fauna observation, and limited swimming and fishing (3 designated swimming areas are on West Verde Creek.
		Area Attractions: Nearby interests are Guadalupe River State Park and Garner State Park; Lost Maples State Natural Area; Kerrville-Schreiner Park; numerous dude ranches; kayak/tube rentals on the Medina River; regional rodeos; and other special events in the towns of Bandera, Medina, and Pipe Creek.
		Flora/Fauna: The Hill Country State Natural Area is a scenic mosaic of rocky hills, flowing springs, oak groves, grasslands, and canyons.
	www.tpwd.state.tx.us /spdest/findadest/parks/hill_country (745 words)

	GreenSpace Online >> What is the Country Parks Network? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		By working with The Countryside Agency and other partners, the network aims to encourage a "renaissance" of country parks to ensure they are all in good shape for the future.
		Following this report the Country Parks Network, which enables communication between all stakeholders of country parks, was created.
		Raise the profile of country parks to users and potential partners including both local and national government and funding bodies.
	www.green-space.org.uk /countryparks/what.htm (267 words)

	Save Northumberland Country Parks Petition
		Northumberland Country Parks are under threat from Northumberland County Council proposed budget cuts to be voted on at full Council meeting on 16th February 2005.
		Friends of Northumberland Country Parks via public opposition aim to present petition signature to County Councillors demonstrating their need to oppose the proposed budget cuts of £50,000 in country park warden staff costs, reducing staff levels by 50%.
		Accepting that each park currently attracts over 100,000 visitors annually the potential impact on tourism to these facilities is clearly foreseeable in the absence of a full time member of staff at each park.
	www.petitiononline.com /foncp05/petition.html (340 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| 'Dogging' craze sex disease risk
		Dogging is an extension of "swinging" parties - and involves exhibitionist sex in semi-secluded locations such as car parks or country parks.
		He expected their prime concern to be vandalism and fly-tipping, but found that many complained about the rise in the use of their park as a venue for sex.
		He said that, in country parks at least, changes to the design of car parks might help curb their use as venues.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/3119024.stm (671 words)

	Country parks - Nottinghamshire County Council
		Our country parks were set up nearly thirty years ago, to help everyone enjoy the countryside.
		Admission is free, with just a small car parking charge at Rufford and Sherwood Forest Country Park during peak season.
		If you love country parks, you probably also care about nature conservation, trees and woodland, or walking.
	www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk /home/leisure/countryparks.htm (0 words)

	City of Madison Parks: Welcome to the Madison Parks Division
		The Parks Division maintains over 260 parks, one public swimming pool, 10 beaches, 4 premiere golf courses, 4 off-leash dog exercise areas, one community-recreation center, an awarding-winning botanical garden and conservatory and 14 conservation parks.
		The average mowing cycle for parks and medians is 10-14 days - in the best of conditions.
		In 1975, Madison Parks mowed 770 acres turf; in 2000 it was 1250 acres.
	www.ci.madison.wi.us /parks (316 words)

	WCBC: The Country Parks
		The Boroughs seven country parks, together with the Clywedog Trail and a section of Offa’s Dyke are all managed by Wrexham Parks, Countryside and Public Rights of Way Service.
		Alyn Waters Country Park between Gwersyllt and Llay has a series of easy walks and cycle tracks for safe biking.
		Throughout the year including the school holidays there are many special activities held in each of the parks, from walks and talks to craft activities and story telling.
	www.wrexham.gov.uk /english/leisure_tourism/introduction.htm (0 words)

	CSV > Volunteer > Whats Your Interest > Environment > Country Parks for All Page
		CSV is already working closely with the wider community, in partnership with Birmingham City Council and other agencies, to encourage safe and positive use of the parks and green spaces around the Saltley, Small Heath and surrounding areas.
		Current evidence, however, suggests that country parks are not being used as much by fl, minority and ethnic communities.
		Activities in the country parks include organised health walks, nature walks, and taking the children out for a fun day out.
	www.csv.org.uk /Volunteer/Whats+Your+Interest/Environment/Environment+Projects+-+Country+Parks+for+All.htm (0 words)

	Country Parks Network
		The network was launched to encourage a ‘renaissance’ of country parks and provides country parks managers and practitioners with help, advice, guidance and case studies relating to the improvement of the quality of country parks.
		Almost 70% of Country Parks are close to urban areas, which means that everyone can enjoy nature and the great outdoors.
		A number of country parks managers will be offered training as Green Flag Award judges, allowing them access to an already growing network of green space industry professionals, which boasts more than 500 judges.
	www.civictrust.org.uk /news/pr140.shtml (458 words)

	BBC - North East Wales Nature homepage - Country Parks
		Details: The park and museum is set in one and a half miles of woodlands with reservoirs, ancient monuments and industrial history.
		Abbey Farm Museum is the focal point of the country park and the reconstructed local farm buildings provide an atmospheric backdrop to the agricultural displays.
		The country park is on an ancient woodland site rich in wildlife and historical interest, including the supposedly haunted Ewloe Castle.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/sites/nature/pages/parks.shtml (761 words)

	Twin Parks Country Club - Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, Paintball
		Away from all the crowded parks and city life, Twin Parks Country Club is a place like no other.
		Browse the site, or just stop by, and you'll quickly see what makes Twin Parks Country Club the ideal place for anyone looking for a Country Club atmosphere, without the Country Club attitude.
		Twin Parks Country Club© 2005 All rights reserved
	www.twinparkscountryclub.com (0 words)

	Country parks
		The country parks are diverse and offer a wonderful variety of experiences.
		So, whether you want to relax in a quiet beauty spot, join in an organised activity or walk your dog, Kent County Council's country parks are there for you to enjoy.
		To learn more about the country parks, find out which ones are near you, and to read about upcoming events taking place in them, visit Explore Kent.
	www.kent.gov.uk /leisure-and-culture/countryside-and-coast/country-parks (83 words)

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