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1. • • National Parks are legally protected areas that conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. They are spaces that are free for all to access and enjoy – much like a normal park would be, but on a much larger scale.
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   Why are national parks important?

   • Funded by central government, National Parks have specific purposes that are enshrined in law. In England and Wales they are: Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of national parks by the public.

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   What is a National Park?

   • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. A national park is an area set aside by a national government to preserve the natural environment. A national park may be set aside for purposes of public recreation and enjoyment or because of its historical or scientific interest.

   National park | Definition, History, & Famous National Parks

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   What are the two most famous national parks?

   • Every National Park is different, with each location having something unique to offer. Take a look at the two slideshows below to find out more about two of the most famous National Parks: The Peak District and The Yorkshire Dales. This is Bamford Edge in the Peak District. The Peak District was the UK’s original National Park, created in 1951.

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   Why is a national park set aside?

   • national park, an area set aside by a national government for the preservation of the natural environment. 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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   What is considered a National Park in the UK?

   • In the United Kingdom, an area designated as a national park may include substantial settlements and human land uses that are often integral parts of the landscape. Land within national parks remains largely in private ownership.

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   What are the characteristics of a National Park?

   • In 1969, the IUCN declared a national park to be a relatively large area with the following defining characteristics: Visitors are allowed to enter, under special conditions, for inspirational, educative, cultural, and recreative purposes.

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   A national park is a nature park designated for conservation purposes because of unparalleled national natural, historic, or cultural significance. It is an area of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that is protected and owned by a government.

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   6 days ago · A national park is an area set aside by a national government to preserve the natural environment. A national park may be set aside for purposes of public recreation and enjoyment or because of its historical or scientific interest. Most national park landscapes are kept in their natural state.

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   May 9, 2024 · What is a National Park? National Parks are legally protected areas that conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. They are spaces that are free for all to access and enjoy – much like a normal park would be, but on a much larger scale.

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   Here are five simple facts to put you in the picture! There are 10 National Parks in England, three in Wales and two in Scotland, they are: England – Broads, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, South Downs and Yorkshire Dales.

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   • Yellowstone, USA. Yellowstone National Park, situated primarily in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is a global treasure celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique geological wonders.
   • Grand Canyon, USA. Located in northern Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular and iconic national parks in the United States. Established in 1919, it encompasses over 1.2 million acres of diverse ecosystems and is renowned for its awe-inspiring vistas and its status as one of the most iconic canyons in the world.
   • Yosemite, USA. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Yosemite National Parkis a world-renowned natural haven celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, majestic waterfalls, and diverse ecosystems.
   • Jasper, Canada. Jasper National Park, located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, is the largest national park in Canada and one of the largest national parks in the world.

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   National parks are designed to conserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of areas of outstanding landscape value and to promote public understanding and enjoyment of these areas. There are 10 national parks in England, three in Wales, and two in Scotland, which collectively cover over 22,000 square kilometres.

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   A National Park is an area of the countryside that is protected by law. The laws are in place to: • make sure the history, land and wildlife of the area are protected. • improve the area. • give...