National Parks - Purpose and Managment.

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Shriya Patel    10RDP

Geography

National Parks

What:

In the UK, there are 15 members in the National Park family, which are protected areas because of their countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage. People live and work in the National Parks and the farms, villages and towns that are protected along with the landscape and wildlife.

Why:

National Parks were created and set up to protect the environment and to bring spirit to the communities.

Where:

There are about 15 national parks in the UK and its own National Park Authority looks them after. These parks are part of a global family of over 113,000 areas, covering 149 million square kilometres (6% of the Earth’s surface).

Aims and Purpose:

There are slightly different aims and purposes for the National Parks in Scotland and for the Broads, compared to National Parks in England and Wales.

The purposes for National Parks in England and Wales:

  • Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage
  • Promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of National Parks by the Public

When National Parks carry out these purposes, they also have the duty to:

  • Look for to further the economic and social well-being of local communities within the National Parks.

        

The Scottish National Parks have four aims:

  • To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area.
  • To promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area.
  • To promote understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the area by the public.
  •  To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area’s communities.
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