National Parks in Britain: The Social Democratic Paradox
Arcadia, 2015, no. 7
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More Than a “Paper Park”: Tayrona, a Caribbean Paradise
Arcadia, 2015, no. 6
Blurring Boundaries: Nahuel Huapi National Park
Arcadia, 2015, no. 5
The Sea Empress Oil Spill in Milford Haven
On 15 February 1996, the oil tanker Sea Empress ran aground. Approximately 72,000 tons of crude oil spilled into the Milford Haven waters in Southern Wales, contaminating 200 kilometers of coastline. Swift implementation of environmental regulations, such as temporarily prohibiting mussel harvesting, successfully protected the coastal populations.
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Bill Bryson introduces the history and ecology of the Appalachian Trail.
Profoundly National Yet Transboundary: The Tatra National Parks
Arcadia, 2014, no. 16
Evolution for World Heritage: The Galapagos Islands National Park
Arcadia, 2014, no. 14
Galápagos National Park
Since 1959 the Galápagos National Park has provided protection to the diverse and unique ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands.
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Debt-for-Nature Swap between the US and Guatemala
The United States and Guatemala agree to a debt-for-nature swap worth $24.4 million. The developing Central American country agreed to invest the savings to conservation work over the next 15 years.
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Establishment of the US National Park Service
On 25 August 1916 the US Congress established the National Park Service (NPS) which functions to manage National Parks throughout the nation.
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