Xuan Thay National Park (XTNP) became the first Ramsar site in the South East Asia in 1989‚ and the core zone of the Red River Biosphere Reserve in 2004. These titles designated for XTNP emphasized its importance at the international level as a habitat for rare migratory birds‚ as well as a coastal ecosystem with high biodiversity for conservation that creates livelihoods for thousands of local people. The aquatic biodiversity of this wetland ecosystem provides food and livelihood for local
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National Parks Are Not America’s Best Idea. National parks definitely have a big significance in American history that is not even a question. What is questioned is just how important national parks are. People like Wallace Stegner‚ or Ken Burns believe that national parks are America’s best idea; however‚ people like Clay Jenkinson‚ director of The Dakota Institute‚ or Alan Spears‚ of High County News‚ would agree that National parks are indeed not the greatest idea of America. Clay Jenkinson directly
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Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometres north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa‚ Palawan Philippines. Technically it is approximately 360 miles south of Manila in Midwest coast of the Mainland of Palawan. Sabang is a beach town about 76kilometers northwest of the main Industrial Puerto Princesa. The management of Puerto Princesa ST. Paul Subterranean River and National park is through the City of Puerto Princesa and THE City Tourism and the Park Management ensures that
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to possess a national identity? Introduction Singapore’s possession of a National Identity has long sparked nationwide discussion and is still one of the most widely debated about topics in Singapore. National identity is the sense of belonging and cohesive whole in a nation. While the importance of a national identity can be restricted since Singapore comprises a large percentage of immigrants‚ a national identity gives Singaporeans a sense of rootedness‚ preserves unique national culture and maintains
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The administration of national parks is as American as apple pie; however‚ as the nation’s values change‚ significant controversy has infiltrated the discussion on how to best manage national parks and their services. The following paper provides a critical reflection on class discussion topics and support materials as they relate to national parks current events and administration. The analysis has been informed by the human-environment interaction model. The discussion includes an overview of the
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learn that Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world. Having said that‚ it’s a very historic and important place and by having such a successful outcome‚ it sparked a start to many other national parks. Yellowstone has been rich with human intervention in the past from many tribes using it as a home and as hunting grounds‚ and now‚ after becoming the first national park in the world‚ Yellowstone is one of the best parks for tourism (“National Park Movement Update”). Although
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Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park‚ a large national park in the western slopes of Sierra Nevada mountain range‚ is not just a great valley‚ but a shrine to human foresight. It owns amazing beauty of glaciers‚ mountain ranges‚ sequoia trees‚ and the granite. Yosemite is located in the west coast of the United States and in the east of California near Sierra Nevada. West of the park are the major cities of San Francisco and Sacramento‚ California. Southeast of the park is Las Vegas‚ Nevada
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Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is consist of ridge upon ridge of seemingly endless forest on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established on June 15‚ 1934. Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers 522‚427 acres‚ making it one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States. It is the most visited national park in the United States
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Western Australia has an abundance of nature scenery to offer visitors‚ with several parks located around Perth. Explore the timeless beauty of nature in these stunning national‚ and marine parks. 1. Lane Poole Reserve A paradise for any nature lover‚ Lane Poole Reserve contains an extensive network of walking trails‚ located alongside the Murray River‚ and is a top recreation spot for many locals. The reserve provides ample opportunity for swimming‚ fishing and rafting‚ with experienced tour
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generations‚ Lake Clarke National Park has been providing outdoor opportunities for nearly 200‚000 visitors each year. Recently‚ a September 20‚ 2006‚ email message sent to park supervisors was published on the internet. Local media outlets‚ including the New York Times‚ have made this memorandum the topic of much controversy. Due to the park’s financial situation‚ service level adjustments are necessary in order to maintain the standing of LCNPS. However‚ by no means was the park trying to intentionally
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