national park
(noun)
national park (noun) — A historically, ecologically, scientifically, or visually significant area set aside with the broad goal of conserving wild nature.
A historically, ecologically, scientifically, or visually significant area set aside with the broad goal of conserving wild nature. These areas are protected for public recreation as well as for wildlife and habitat preservation. Commercial extraction of natural resources from these spaces is illegal. Their respective national governments manage these areas according to their policies. There are thousands of national parks around the globe, and 15% of the world’s land (and 10% of territorial waters) is now considered protected by the IUCN.
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A historically, ecologically, scientifically, or visually significant area set aside with the broad goal of conserving wild nature. These areas are protected for public recreation as well as for wildlife and habitat preservation. Commercial extraction of natural resources from these spaces is illegal. Their respective national governments manage these areas according to their policies. There are thousands of national parks around the globe, and 15% of the world’s land (and 10% of territorial waters) is now considered protected by the IUCN.
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