Now Yorkshire's National Parks challenged to be innovative

Yorkshire Post;  December 12, 2006 ;     453 words ...Brian Dooks YORKSHIRE'S three National Parks, which are said to bring [Pounds]2...innovation, at the launch of a Council for National Parks' research project, which has put a...North York Moors and Peak District National Parks. The benefit to the region was revealed...

Coalition Calls on President, Candidates to Protect National Parks

U.S. Newswire;  September 27, 2002 ;     364 words ......a press statement by Americans for National Parks: "While President Bush is in Colorado...to join him in his commitment to the national parks by signing The Pledge to Save Our National Parks -- a declaration to work to fund the...

National Parks Need More Money, Say Montana Members of New Coalition;...

U.S. Newswire;  February 27, 2002 ;     460 words ......the new coalition of Americans for National Parks, including several organizations from...year 2003 operating budget to protect national parks across the country. "The President...needs of the parks," said Americans for National Parks Campaign Director Jennifer Coken. Research...

National Parks: a national priority.(increased funding for national parks)

National Parks;  March 22, 2007 ;     443 words ...Returning the national parks to their former glory should be...and appropriately launches the National Parks Centennial Initiative, announced...increase their investments in the national parks by offering a $100-million annual...

Kerry-Edwards 2004 Releases Plan to Protect National Parks, Preserve...

U.S. Newswire;  August 9, 2004 ;     700+ words ......released the following outline of a plan to protect National Parks: KERRY-EDWARDS: COMMITTED TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS Plan for a Stronger America Will Restore $600 Million Shortfall to National Parks John Kerry and John Edwards are committed to preserving...

National Parks Suffering from Airborne Pesticides and Chemicals

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  February 26, 2008 ;     231 words ...The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following statement: The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is deeply...pollution from airborne contaminants in our national parks. Unfortunately, our national parks are...

REP. BAIRD RE-INTRODUCES LEGISLATION CALLING FOR RENEWED INVESTMENT IN...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 28, 2007 ;     385 words ......press release: As co-founders of the National Parks Congressional Caucus, Reps. Brian Baird...preserve the National Park System. "Our national parks are treasures that attract millions...and preserve our country's majestic national parks for future generations to enjoy." The...

National parks at the heart of sustainable development.

M2 Presswire;  September 18, 2002 ;     700+ words ......PRESSWIRE-18 September 2002-UK Government: National parks at the heart of sustainable development...M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09182002 National Parks are at the heart of the Government...Mr Michael told delegates that the National Parks are central to the Government's agenda...

SA National Parks hopes Isidingo will prove a goldmine of young black...

Cape Times (South Africa);  August 23, 2006 ;     463 words ...BYLINE: MELANIE GOSLING SOUTH African National Parks is trying to attract young black people by writing national parks into the script of the South African television soapie, Isidingo. National Parks chief operating officer Sydney Soundy said...

Survey shows most support protection of National Parks

Yorkshire Post;  June 30, 2004 ;     535 words ...FIFTY-FIVE years after National Parks were conceived a survey shows...released to mark the first National Parks' Week, which starts tomorrow...people who do not understand what National Parks are and how they are managed...

Market failures and the rationale for national parks.

The Journal of Economic Education;  September 22, 2002 ;     700+ words ......admired, but the economic rationale for national parks is not compelling. The author discusses...can, in principle, be used to justify national parks. The best rationale for national parks is based on existence or nonuse values...

National parks are heritage symbols and not hunting grounds for...

The Sunday Independent (South Africa);  March 30, 2008 ;     700+ words ...BYLINE: David Mabunda South Africa's national parks are not for sale; they belong to the nation. The national parks movement, which was initiated by...declaring that all units of the national parks system were to have equal legal...

NATIONAL PARKS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST:SALLY JEWELL

Congressional Testimony;  September 12, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Statement of Sally Jewell Trustee, National Parks Conservation Association Committee...today to discuss the future of our national parks. I want to thank you for holding this...of our nation`s crown jewels -- our national parks. My name is Sally Jewell and I am Chief...

Tropical Storm Arlene, Impending Hurricanes Threaten National Parks, Says...

U.S. Newswire;  June 10, 2005 ;     376 words ......nonpartisan park advocacy group National Parks Conservation Association...Storm Arlene threatens several national parks on the Gulf Coast, voicing...costly damages will strain the national parks' tight budgets. "Allstate...

National Parks Conservation Association: Growing Threats to National Parks...

U.S. Newswire;  April 22, 2003 ;     471 words ...WASHINGTON, April 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today...actions and inactions that jeopardize national parks," said Thomas Kiernan, NPCA president...and jeopardized the future of the national parks for millions of Americans." Among the...