Is a national park a protected area?
Is a national park a protected area? An international organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), has defined National Park as its Category II type of protected areas. According to the IUCN, 6,555 national parks worldwide met its criteria in 2006.
What is no longer allowed in national parks?
Fires (including charcoal) are prohibited unless approved by the Superintendent. Hunting and trapping are prohibited at the park in its effort to protect wildlife. The viewing of wildlife with artificial light is also prohibited.