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national park
noun
- an area of scenic beauty, historical importance, or the like, owned and maintained by a national government for the use of the people.
National Park
1noun
- a mountainous volcanic region in New Zealand, in the central North Island: ski resort
national park
2noun
- an area of countryside for public use designated by a national government as being of notable scenic, environmental, or historical importance
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“This degree of water pollution, which threatens aquatic wildlife habitat and public health, shouldn’t be happening anywhere, and definitely not in a national park,†said Jeff Miller, of the Center for Biological Diversity.
Mr Gregory also hopes the route will pass through the Bannau Brycheiniog national park, also known as the Brecon Beacons, as he said it offers "beautiful climbs" and is easily accessible for spectators.
Hundreds of people gathered at national park sites in Southern California on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s mass firing of federal employees and to voice fears about the future of America’s public lands.
Following a backlash, dozens of national park staff were reportedly rehired since the mass terminations on Valentine's Day.
People with hotel industry ties are among buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within national park boundaries; plans unclear.
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