Concept information

land > protected area > national park

Preferred term

national park  

Definition

  • Areas of outstanding natural beauty, set aside for the conservation of flora, fauna and scenery, and for recreation, if this does not conflict with the conservation objectives of the parks and their landscapes. Hunting, logging, mining, commercial fishing, agriculture and livestock grazing are all controlled within national parks, as is industrial activity.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5484

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