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They encompass particular tracts of countryside of specific characteristics and values, and these are naturally large, especially in a continent the size of North America. Size also brings wildlife conservation benefits, for the wider the area in which wild plants and animals can flourish unhindered, the better their populations.
Incidentally the term "National Park" carries somewhat different meanings in different countries.
A lot of US and Canadian national parks, as I understand them, are remote wildernesses with heavy access and use controlson many areas of them.
In the UK and France (which calls them "Regional Parks"), there are virtually no national parks that are not home to many villages, farming, small-scale industries, etc., and the public is free to use any normal right-of-way, but the designation guides fairly strict development-planning policies and rules.
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In which region will you find the majority of national parks?
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What are the large stones called on the Ra pa Ni national park?
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Who owns the National Parks in the UK?
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When is the best wildlife viewing in South Africa?
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Are national parks in urban areas?
Yes, some national parks and monuments are within urban areas.
Which Canadian ecozone has the most national parks?
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Is there ecotourism in the US?
Yes, we have a large system of National and State parks as well as game refuges, national forests, and private hunting preserves.
How do national parks help the environment or community?
national parks are awesome.
National parks such as Yellowstone are a result of?
National parks such as Yellowstone are a result of the
How many national parks are there in Sydney?
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How many state parks and national parks can fit into Wyoming?
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How many parks does Massachusetts have?
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