An area of unusual scenic or historic interest owned by the federal government and administered by the National Park Service, U S Department of the Interior, to conserve the scenery, the flora and fauna, and any natural and historical objects within its boundaries for public enjoyment in perpetuity
An area ownned by the State and dedicated statue for the conservation of scenery and the natural and historic objects of national significance and to the conservation of wild animals and plants by such means as leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of present and future generation
These are generally large natural places under the management of the National Park Service (see below) having a wide variety of attributes, at times including significant historic assets Hunting, mining and consumptive activities are not authorized
is a representative natural area of Canadian significance, which is protected for all time as part of a country-wide system of national parks, and as a place where we encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of this national heritage
refers to a forest reservation essentially of primitive or wilderness character which has been withdrawn from settlement or occupancy and set aside as such exclusively to preserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects and the wild animals or plants therein, and to provide enjoyment of these features in such a manner as will leave them unimpaired for future generations (Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau)
A national park is a large area of land which is protected by the government because of its natural beauty, plants, or animals, and which the public can usually visit. the Masai Mara game reserve and Amboseli national park. A tract of land declared public property by a national government with a view to its preservation and development for purposes of recreation and culture. land which is protected by a government because of its natural beauty or historical or scientific interest, and which people can visit. Area set aside by a national government for the preservation of its natural environment. Most national parks are kept in their natural state. Those in the U.S. and Canada emphasize land and wildlife preservation, those in Britain focus mainly on the land, and those in African nations focus primarily on animals. The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was established in the U.S. by Pres. Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. Canada's first national park, Banff, was established in 1885. Japan and Mexico established their first national parks in the 1930s; Britain's national parks date to 1949. The U.S. National Park Service, established in 1916, now also manages national monuments, preserves, recreation areas, and seashores, as well as lakeshores, historic sites, parkways, scenic trails, and battlefields. See also national forest
An area set aside by a country for preservation and recreation due to its outstanding natural beauty
Publicly-owned land managed by CALM for the purposes of conservation and recreation