What is the main purpose of the National Park Service?

Answer 1

The purpose is, as mandated by Congress in the National Park Service Organic Act (1916), "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

Answer 2

The National Park Service Organic Act states: "The service thus established shall promote and regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations hereinafter specified by such means and measures as conform to the fundamental purpose of the said parks, monuments, and reservations, which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

Answer 3

As mandated by the U.S. Congress, the National Park Service's "purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

Answer 4

According to Parks Canada's charter...

On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.

Our Role

We are guardians of the national parks, the national historic sites and the national marine conservation areas of Canada.

We are guides to visitors from around the world, opening doors to places of discovery and learning, reflection and recreation.

We are partners building on the rich traditions of our Aboriginal people, the strength of our diverse cultures and our commitments to the international community.

We are storytellers recounting the history of our land and our people - the stories of Canada.

Our Commitments

To protect , as a first priority, the natural and cultural heritage of our special places and ensure that they remain healthy and whole.

To present the beauty and significance of our natural world and to chronicle the human determination and ingenuity which have shaped our nation.

To celebrate the legacy of visionary Canadians whose passion and knowledge have inspired the character and values of our country.

To serve Canadians, working together to achieve excellence guided by values of competence, respect and fairness.

Answer 5

The enabling legislation mandated that it "conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

On a personal note, this means that my just-born grand-niece will have the same sense of amazement at seeing Old Faithful as I did fifty years ago.

Answer 6

it helps in saving the sensitive flora and fauna species

it helps to maintain the rare species to remain alive so that the future generations would see them in real rather only text books

it helps to save the endangered species and help in preventing from being extinct

Answer 7

From the law commonly, and unofficially, known as the National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, the purpose is:

The service thus established shall promote and regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations hereinafter specified by such means and measures as conform to the fundamental purpose of the said parks, monuments, and reservations, which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.

Answer 8

the function of a national park is to look after animals and make sure the are not

hunted or hurt by people.

Answer 9

To preserve nature and historic sites