The National Parks Service is an agency of the U.S. national government, operaring under the Interior Department. The owners, however you define them, are the same as the owners of the State Department.
No. Some US National Parks are designated as World Heritage Sites and/or Man And Biosphere Reserves by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which affords them some additional legal means for protection in international disputes, but does not pay the bills. The US National Parks are owned by the United States, Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
In the UK, the National Parks are owned by a combination of private landowners, NGOs, and public authorities. The National Parks are designated and protected areas, but the land within them remains the property of various owners who must adhere to regulations governing land use and conservation within the parks.
In Alberta, national parks are owned and managed by the federal government, specifically by Parks Canada. Provincial parks and protected areas are owned and managed by the provincial government of Alberta. These lands are designated for conservation, recreation, and public enjoyment, reflecting the government's commitment to preserving natural landscapes and biodiversity. Responsibilities for management and regulations may vary between national and provincial jurisdictions.
Yes, some national parks and monuments are within urban areas.
The Montane Cordillera ecozone, with 7 national parks, has the most national parks.
The United Nations does not own or adminster ANY national parks, anymore than the Nobel Prize Committee owns an organization to which it gives a Peace Prize. IF REQUESTED, UNESCO will consider designating a specific area as a "World Heritage Site," giving that area greater international prestigue. The UNESCO Convention on World Heritage Sites makes it clear, to all but the most stupid of idiots, that this designation does not mean administration or ownership of such sites.If the U.S. decided to build a nuclear power plant in Yosemite Valley, the only thing UNESCO could do is to remove its designation.
Land in National Parks in Britain is owned by private individuals, businesses, companies, and state organisations such as the Forestry Commission, just the same as land outside the National Parks. National Park status makes no difference to land ownership, it simply imposes limitations on what land development can take place, and gives certain public-access rights.
The National Trust in the UK owns and manages over 500 historic houses, castles, gardens, and parks across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
national parks are awesome.
National parks such as Yellowstone are a result of the
There are 130 National parks in Sydney
The number of state parks and national parks that can fit into Wyoming would depend on which state and national parks you choose and their sizes.Wyoming has:12 State Parks2 National Parks5 National Forests1 National Historic Landmark1 National Historic Site4 National Wildlife Refuges2 National Recreation Areas