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national parks

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An area of land and/or sea usually owned and administered by a national government and is protected from human exploitation and development. The area is intended to provide environmentally and culturally sensitive scientific, educational and recreational opportunities.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49163

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