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Vocabulary Term Details

National parks

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=5484&langcode=en&ns=1)

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. (Gemet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Nature reserves
N/ANature conservation

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
13-Dec-2013

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