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 National Parks - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch
National parks are usually located in places which have been largely undeveloped, and often feature areas with exceptional native animals, plants and ecosystem s (particularly endangered examples of such), biodiversity, or unusual geological features.
National parks have been subject to illegal logging and other exploitation, sometimes because of political corruption.
Kenya National Parks and Reserves (Kenya Wildlife Service)
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 Snowdonia National Park
Eryri or the Snowdonia National Park was designated a National park in 1951, the third National Park to be created in England and Wales under the 1949 National Parks and Access to the countryside Act.
National Parks in Britain are 'national' in the sense that they are of a national value and importance, but they are not nationally owned.
Until the reorganisation of local government in Wales on the 1st April 1996 the Snowdonia National Park was a department of the Gwynedd county council.
www.geocities.com /RainForest/1098/Eryri.html

  
 MavicaNET - Nature Reserves and National Parks: United Kingdom
National Parks in England and Wales (Scotland does not have any National Parks) differ from most European and North American National Parks in that they are not strict reserves, but areas of protected landscape (which may contain some strictly protected areas such as National Nature Reserves).
Some National Parks are in wilderness areas, others are landscapes where people have lived and worked for thousands of years.
There are National Parks all over the world, set up by nations to protect their most valuable scenery and wildlife.
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 Naturenet: UK National Parks
National Parks and similar designations in the UK National Parks in the UK are areas which were mostly set aside in the 1950s and 1960s by the state because of their outstanding value in terms of natural beauty, ecological, archaeological, geological and other features, and recreational value.
National Trust, a private charity, owns about 12% of the Peak District National Park, the oldest National Park, and more than 25% of the Lake District, as well as many other large areas of other Parks.
National Parks are not publicly owned land (unlike in some other countries) but, like
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 Council for National Parks Home
The National Parks must be conserved for the benefit of all, now and in the future - they are "not ours, but ours to look after".
The National Parks are visited by millions of people each year, who come to enjoy their unique qualities, peace and tranquillity, and they are also 'living landscapes', home to diverse communities.
The Council for National Parks is the charity that works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales, and areas that merit National Park status and promote understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all.
www.cnp.org.uk

  
 Local government in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
GLA, parish councils, county councils, passenger transport authorities, fire authorities, police authorities, and national parks authorities can make a precept.
England has no separate governing body for the whole of it other than that of the Government of the United Kingdom.
This shows up as an independent element on council tax bills, but is collected by the district and funnelled to the precepting authority.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Local_government_in_England

  
 Yorkshire Dales National Parks Parks Travel and Tourism United Kingdom Europe Regional English LoCuaL
Yorkshire Dales National Parks Parks Travel and Tourism United Kingdom Europe Regional English LoCuaL
National Park which contains some of Britain's finest limestone scenery.
Part of this national park is in Cumbria, part in North Yorkshire.
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 Listings United Kingdom: Parks
The first national park in Scotland is legally "born" - less than two weeks before it becomes fully operational.
Brecon Beacons National Park Online Guide Book Take Nothing but Photographs Kill Nothing but Time Leave Nothing but Footprints enter Chris Bonington Mountaineer and a Lifetime Vice President of...
The Lewes Civic Society The Friends of Lewes Proposed South Downs National Park Background he Society has already taken the view that the establishment of a National Park to cover the existing...
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 Amazon.com: Books: National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, Fourth Edition
National Geographic has produced an excellent introduction to our national park system.
The National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fourth Edition will continue to be a bestseller among the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. travel market—the nearly 25 million people who travel each year specifically to observe wild birds.
National Park Basics in a Book That Will Make You Want To Go, December 6, 2003
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 National Parks in the United Kingdom
Since April 2000 the Countryside Agency, the statutory body responsible for designating new National Parks, has been taking forward the designation process for a South Downs National Park.
An Act introduced by the Scottish Parliament to designate National Parks in Scotland.
and supports National Park aims regarding recreation, conservation and the local economy.
www.brecon-beacons.com /national-parks-uk.htm

  
 National Parks Worldwide SM - Directory by continents/countries
National Parks Worldwide SM - Directory by continents/countries
On 24th May 1909, nine national parks were established in Sweden: the first national parks in Europe.
National Parks of the SouthWest - Exploring the southwest of Canada, UK & USA
www.staff.amu.edu.pl /~zbzw/ph/pnp/swiat.htm

  
 United Kingdom: Travel and Tourism: Parks, British Parks
United Kingdom: Travel and Tourism: Parks, British Parks
United Kingdom / Travel and Tourism / Parks
United Kingdom: Travel and Tourism: Parks - British Parks
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 Search Results for winter wildlife - Encyclopædia Britannica
Brief travel information on Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
The protection of most wild animal life cannot be accomplished solely through parks and reserves.
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 Guidez.net: Western Europe - National Parks and Forests
Guidez.net: Western Europe - National Parks and Forests
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 Loch Lomond and Trossachs - National Parks, Parks, Travel and Tourism, United Kingdom, Europe - oodlesandoodles.com
National Parks, Parks, Travel and Tourism, United Kingdom, Europe,
Loch Lomond and Trossachs - National Parks, Parks, Travel and Tourism, United Kingdom, Europe - oodlesandoodles.com
BBC News: National park 'goes live' BBC News: National park 'goes live'
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 Northumberland National Park
© Northumberland National Park Authority, Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BS.
Welcome to Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons.
Heritage Lottery Fund helps Northumberland National Park revive traditional skills
www.nnpa.org.uk

  
 Queensway on Encyclopedia.com
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 Exmoor National Park Authority Website
To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park; and
Copyright © 200 3 Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL
Welcome to the Exmoor National Park Authority Website
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

  
 World Conservation Monitoring Centre - Protected Areas Information
Introduction to the 1993 UN List of National Parks and Protected Areas
1993 UN List of National Parks and Protected Areas
Select a country/area below and press the SUBMIT button
www.wcmc.org.uk /data/database/un_combo.html

  
 1141 destinations in United Kingdom to travel to, information about a cheap hotel ,lodge ,inn ,guesthouse , landmarks and leisure activities
1141 destinations in United Kingdom to travel to, information about a cheap hotel,lodge,inn,guesthouse, landmarks and leisure activities
CBtravelguide >> Information about United Kingdom, 1141 places to travel to, last updated on 9 January 2005
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 AllRefer.com - National Capital Parks, United States (U.S. Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - National Capital Parks, United States (U.S. Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
National Capital Parks: see National Parks and Monuments (table).
More articles from AllRefer Reference on National Capital Parks
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 United States National Parks, O-R (from national parks) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
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By refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in the segregated South, Rosa Parks sparked the United States civil rights movement and became a symbol of the power of nonviolent protest.
The college primarily attracts students from the North Central region of the United States.
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 United States National Parks, E-G (from national parks) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
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By refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in the segregated South, Rosa Parks sparked the United States civil rights movement and became a symbol of the power of nonviolent protest.
A national park may be set aside for purposes of public recreation and enjoyment or because of its historical or scientific interest.
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 United States National Parks, O-R (from national parks) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
United States National Parks > Abbreviations for U.S. National Parks > United States National Parks, O–R
Together with the adjacent Franklin–Lower Gordon Wild Rivers National Park (established in 1981), Southwest forms the core of the Tasmanian Wilderness, a World Heritage site that is perhaps the best-known wilderness area in Australia.
Visit the wildlife and geysers of Yellowstone National Park, where the concept of preserving wilderness was born.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-205203?tocId=205203   (974 words)

  
 Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Yellowstone National Parks, Wyoming, United States, Hotel
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Yellowstone National Parks, Wyoming, United States, Hotel
Home > USA > Wyoming > Yellowstone National Parks
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, this hotel was originally completed in 1891 and recently renovated to its 1920s grandeur.
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 Powell's Books - The visitor's guide to the birds of the central national parks, United States and Canada by Roland H Wauer
The visitor's guide to the birds of the central national parks, United States and Canada
Powell's Books - The visitor's guide to the birds of the central national parks, United States and Canada by Roland H Wauer
Wauer's 32-year career was as a US National Park Service interpreter, biologist, and chief of resource management, and his engaging, anecdotal style and vast knowledge are aimed toward familiarizing the reader with the parks, their facilities, and their general bird populations.
www.powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=16-1562611402-0   (974 words)

  
 National Park Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States Federal Government agency that deals with all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation properties with various designations.
United States Department of the Interior, which is in turn an arm of the executive branch.
The NPS oversees 380 units, of which 56 are designated national parks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Park_Service   (974 words)

  
 National Park Camping in the United States
For example, the many historical areas operated by the National Park Service, including Fort Frederica National Monument (GA), Arkansas Post National Memorial, and Tonto National Monument (AZ), do not have developed camping facilities within the parks.
's national parks and monuments can be a wonderful outdoor experience.
Service campground (many of which are quite nice) the first night and then enter the national park early the following morning.
www.valdosta.edu /~dlscott/national_parks/camp.html   (974 words)

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