province Province of C diz lie within the NaturalPark of Los Alcornocales Alcal de los Gazules ... pnalcornocales idxalcornoc.html Los Alcornocales NaturalPark Junta de Andalucia http www.arte sur.com ... mostrarFicha.do?idEspacio 7410 Los Alcornocales NaturalPark in spanish Bibliography Acosta, Pillar ... Category Province of M laga Category Mountain ranges of Spain Category Los Alcornocales NaturalPark ...no footnotes date March 2010 Image ElPicacho.jpg thumb 220px right El Picacho Image Alcornoques.jpg thumb 220px right Cork oaks Los Alcornocales NaturalPark in Spanish, Parque Natural Los Alcornocales is a naturalpark Spain naturalpark located in the south of Spain , in the autonomous community of Andalusia it is shared between the provinces of C diz province C diz and M laga province M laga . The naturalpark occupies a territory spanning seventeen municipalities with a total population of about 380,000. Los Alcornocales means the cork oak groves . Nearly all of the uninhabited land in the park ..., much of the human activity in the park is devoted to exploitation of the forest s resources ... tobacco pipes, and its wood is excellent raw material for making charcoal . Above all, however, the park ... Mediterranean climates. The strong East wind is known as El Levante, and is associated with high temperatures. The wind from the West, which frequently brings rain, is known as El Poniente. These winds ... Andalusien2004.jpg thumb Trunk of a cork tree The park is characterized by the most extensive ... variety of shrub and herbaceous vegetation intimately connected. This assures a natural regeneration ... and smaller wooded areas within the park are comprised mainly by Cork Oak cork oaks Quercus suber ... View from the top of El Picacho peak The cork oak groves of Los Alcornocales are situated in a strategic ... of the towns that today comprise the park reached their highest state of civilization during the Muslim ... 1 Marek Szczepanek .jpg 250px center thumb A Eurasian crane Towns and cities within the park Image RutaMolinos.jpg ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Teshiodake Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Mount Teshio.JPG photo caption Mount Teshio 1,557.6 m location Hokkaid , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area established 6 January 1978 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Teshiodake Prefectural NaturalPark Teshiodake d ritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in northern Hokkaid , Japan . The park was established in 1978. ref cite web url http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn environ parks teshiodake.htm title Teshiodake Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Hokkaid Prefecture accessdate 8 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan References Reflist External links ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn kouen natureparks.htm Map of Natural Parks of Hokkaid ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn grp 01 16 dr tesio.pdf Map of Teshiodake Prefectural NaturalPark coord missing Hokkaid Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Hokkaido Category Protected areas established in 1978 Category 1978 establishments in Japan hokkaid geo stub Japan protected area stub ... more details
File Convento Arr bida.JPG thumb 200px Natural vegetation in Arr bida region. Arr bida NaturalPark Portuguese language Portuguese Parque Natural da Arr bida is a naturalpark located on the northern shore of the Sado River estuary in Portugal . Founded in 1976 and covering convert 108 km2 sqmi , it is one of the 30 areas which are officially under protection in the country. The park covers the Arr bida Hills, the Mediterranean like vegetation and microclimate of which resemble Adriatic locations such as Dalmatia . The highest point in the park is the Serra da Arr bida at an elevation of convert 499 m ft . Two of the park s beaches Portinho da Arr bida and Figueirinha are popular among the inhabitants of Lisbon and Set bal . The former, on a small bay, and with a little island off the shore, is especially famous, being a regular feature on Portuguese TV commercials. In 2004, a fire destroyed a significant part of the park, which is now slowly recovering. Popular culture A stretch of road in the naturalpark is notable for being the scene in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty s Secret Service film On Her Majesty s Secret Service where Tracy Bond played by Diana Rigg is shot dead by Irma Bunt Ilse Steppat in a drive by shooting at the end of the film. ref http www.imdb.com title tt0064757 Filming Locations for On Her Majesty s Secret Service at the Internet Movie Database ref Arr bida is depicted in the video game Tom Clancy s Endwar as one of the theatres in World War III, when the U.S. Army invades Portugal in an attempt to weaken the European Federation s defences. References reflist External links Commons category Parque Natural da Arr bida http portal.icnb.pt ICNPortal ... Category Nature parks in Portugal portugal geo stub Europe protected area stub ca Parc Natural de l Arr bida es Parque Natural de la Arr bida fr Parc naturel de l Arr bida nn Arr bida oc Parc Natural d Arr bida pt Parque Natural da Arr bida ... more details
File Levada do Furado Madeira.jpg thumb The Madeira NaturalPark lang pt Parque Natural da Madeira is a large biological reserve in Madeira with a unique endemic flora and fauna. It was created in 1982 to safeguard the natural heritage of the archipelago, and contains a number of endangered species including global rarities such as Zino s Petrel . This national park encompasses nearly two thirds of the territory of the island of Madeira, and within it are nature reserves, protected landscapes and leisure zones. Its key habitat is the laurisilva forests. References http www.pnm.pt Official site of the Parque Natural da Madeira pt http whc.unesco.org en list 934 UNESCO laurisilva page http www.madeirarural.com pt madeira parque natural.html Parque Natural da Madeira pt coord missing Portugal Category Autonomous Region of Madeira Category Nature parks in Portugal an Parque Natural de Madeira pt Parque Natural da Madeira ... more details
Unreferenced date April 2009 Psiloritis NaturalPark http www.psiloritis natural park.eu Greek language Greek is located in the island of Crete in southern Greece . Since 2001 the park is member of the European Geoparks Network http europeangeoparks.org and UNESCO Global Geoparks Network http www.globalgeopark.org publish portal1 . It is a local authorities initiative managed by the geopark s management committee under the AKOMM Psiloritis S.A. http www.psiloritis.net.gr . The Natural History Museum of the University of Crete http www.nhmc.uoc.gr is the scientific coordinator of the park. Psiloritis NaturalPark extends on the Psiloritis mountain and its northern foothills till the Sea of Crete Cretan Sea . It has an area of 1100 km sup 2 sup . Administratively the park is split in to the Prefectures of Rethymno and Heraklion . The headquarters of the park are located at the municipality of Anogeia . The park aims to conserve natural and cultural heritage of Psiloritis area through promotional and educational activities, as well as sustainable development initiatives like geotourism , ecotourism and agrotourism . coord missing Greece Category Global Geoparks Network members Category Protected areas of Greece Category Crete Crete geo stub ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Matsushima Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Matsushima miyagi z.JPG photo caption Matsushima location Miyagi Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 54.10 km established 9 September 1902 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Matsushima Prefectural NaturalPark Kenritsu shizen k en Matsushima is a Prefectural NaturalPark on the east coast of Miyagi Prefecture , Japan . First designated for protection in 1902, the park spans the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Higashimatsushima , Matsushima, Miyagi Matsushima , Rifu, Miyagi Rifu , Shichigahama, Miyagi Shichigahama , and Shiogama, Miyagi Shiogama . The park centres upon the Eponym eponymous pine islands of Matsushima List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments Special Place of Scenic Beauty . ref cite web url http www.pref.miyagi.jp sizenhogo sizen kouen kouen syoukai sizenkouen kouen top.htm title Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyagi Prefecture publisher Miyagi Prefecture accessdate 5 February 2012 ref ref cite web url http www.pref.miyagi.jp sizenhogo sizen kouen kouen syoukai sizenkouen matusima.htm title Matsushima Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Miyagi Prefecture accessdate 5 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments Minami Sanriku Kinkasan Quasi National Park References Reflist External links ja icon http www.pref.miyagi.jp sizenhogo sizen kouen tizu kensaku.htm Maps of Matsushima Prefectural NaturalPark 18 & 24 coord missing Miyagi Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Miyagi Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1902 Category 1902 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
unreferenced date December 2007 Image Montezinho 7.jpg thumb 200px right Montesinho NaturalPark. The Montesinho NaturalPark lang pt Parque Natural de Montesinho is a protected area located in the Municipalities of Portugal municipalities of Vinhais and Bragan a Municipality Bragan a , northeastern Portugal . Sections of the southern slopes of the Serra da Coroa Sierra de la Culebra fall within the park. Its biodiversity includes the Iberian Wolf , Roe Deer , Wild Boar , Iberian Lynx , Common Genet , Red Fox and European Otter . External links http www.avesdeportugal.info sitcoroa.html Birdwatching Protected areas of Portugal coord 41.88 N 6.8 W display title Category Nature parks in Portugal Category Conservation in Portugal Portugal geo stub Europe protected area stub es Parque Natural de Montesinho fr Parc naturel de Montesinho pt Parque Natural de Montesinho ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Okuhino Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo photo caption location Tottori Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 48.23 km established December 1994 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Okuhino Prefectural NaturalPark Okuhino kenritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in southwest Tottori Prefecture , Japan . Established in 1994, the park spans the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Hino, Tottori Hino and Nichinan, Tottori Nichinan . ref cite web url http www.pref.tottori.lg.jp secure 310571 ken okuhino2.pdf title Okuhino Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Tottori Prefecture accessdate 4 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan References Reflist External links http www.pref.tottori.lg.jp secure 310571 ken okuhino1.pdf Detailed map of Okuhino Prefectural NaturalPark coord missing Tottori Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Tottori Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1994 Category 1994 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Tonaki Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Tonaki island.jpg photo caption Tonaki far and Irishina near location Okinawa Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 16.02 km established 1 August 1997 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Tonaki Prefectural NaturalPark Tonaki kenritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark on and around the island of Tonaki, Okinawa Tonaki , Okinawa Prefecture , Japan . The park was established in 1997 and includes a designated marine zone of 13 km . ref cite web url http www3.pref.okinawa.jp site view contview.jsp?cateid 70&id 8395&page 1 title Tonaki Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Okinawa Prefecture accessdate 3 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan Iriomote Ishigaki National Park Okinawa Kaigan Quasi National Park Kumejima Prefectural NaturalPark Irabu Prefectural NaturalPark References Reflist External links http www3.pref.okinawa.jp site contents attach 8395 tonaki.jpg Detailed map of the Park coord missing Okinawa Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Okinawa Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1997 Category 1997 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
Update date April 2012 Infobox Protected area name Makira NaturalPark iucn category II map Ma map.png map caption Location of Makira NaturalPark locator x 240 locator y 165 location North east Madagascar nearest city Maroantsetra, Antalaha, Mandritsara area 3,850 km established planned 2007 visitation num 0 visitation year 2006 governing body Madagascar Forestry Department DGEF in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society The Makira NaturalPark will be one of Madagascar s largest protected areas, and one of the first to be created under the president s Durban Vision , which aims to triple the area under protection during the period 2003 2008. Located in the north east of Madagascar, this park will protect mostly mid altitude rainforest as well as the watersheds of some of the country s most vital river systems. In addition to being extremely important for biodiversity conservation in its own right, Makira will provide a forested connection between the Masoala National Park with other protected areas to the north such as Anjanaharibe sud Reserve and Marojejy National Park , thus ensuring their long term ecological viability. See also Illegal logging in Madagascar External links http www.wcs.org international Africa madagascar makira Makira NaturalPark , Wildlife Conservation Society coord missing Madagascar Category National parks and reserves of Madagascar Africa protected area stub Madagascar geo stub ... more details
Infobox protected area name Alt Pirineu NaturalPark alt name Parc Natural de l Alt Pirineu iucn category V photo Parc natural de l alt pirineu.jpg photo alt photo caption photo width map Spain Catalonia map alt map caption Location of the naturalpark in Catalonia map width location Province of Lleida , Catalonia , Spain nearest city lat d 42 lat m 29 lat s 46 lat NS N long d 1 long m 12 long s 38 long EW E coords coords ref region ES CT area convert 69850 ha established Start date 2003 visitation num visitation year governing body Generalitat de Catalunya world heritage site url http www.gencat.cat parcs alt pirineu Alt Pirineu NaturalPark lang ca Parc Natural de l Alt Pirineu is the largest naturalpark Spain naturalpark in Catalonia , Spain . The park was established in 2003 by the Generalitat of Catalonia Generalitat de Catalunya and covers an area of convert 69850 ha , including the highest peaks of the Pyrenees in Catalonia. It stretches over the Comarques of Catalonia comarques of Pallars Sobir and Alt Urgell . ref cite web url http www.lleidatur.com tourism visit upper pyrenees naturalpark 168.aspx title Alt Pirineu NaturalPark author date work Diputaci de Lleida ARA LLEIDA publisher lleidatur.com accessdate February 5, 2012 ref ref cite web url http territori.scot.cat cat notices parc natural de l alt pirineu 2004 629.php title PARC NATURAL DE L ALT PIRINEU ca icon author Marta Pallar s date December 31, 2004 work Observatori de projectes i debats territorials de Catalunya publisher scot.cat accessdate February 5, 2012 ref References Reflist External links Official http www.gencat.cat parcs alt pirineu ca icon es icon Protected areas of Catalonia Lleida geo stub Protected area stub Category Alt Urgell Category Natural parks of Catalonia Category Pallars Sobir ... Parc Natural de l Alt Pirineu es Parque Natural del Alto Pirineo gl Parque Natural de l Alt Pirineu oc Pargue Natural de l Alt Pirineu ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Takiyama Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo photo caption location Tokyo , Japan nearest city Hachi ji, Tokyo Hachi ji lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 6.61 km established 7 November 1950 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Takiyama Prefectural NaturalPark Toritsu Takiyama shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in Western Tokyo , Japan . Established in 1950, the park s central feature is Mount Taki, to the south of the confluence of the Tama River Tama and nihongo Aki ja Rivers. The park is celebrated for its views over the Kant Plain . ref cite web url http www.kankyo.metro.tokyo.jp nature natural environment park about.html title About the Natural Parks of Tokyo publisher Tokyo T ky Metropolis accessdate 9 February 2012 ref ref cite web url http www.kankyo.metro.tokyo.jp nature natural environment park introduction.html title Introduction to the Natural Parks of Tokyo publisher Tokyo T ky Metropolis accessdate 9 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan Parks and gardens in Tokyo Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi National Park References Reflist coord missing Tokyo Category Parks and gardens in Tokyo Category Protected areas established in 1950 Category 1950 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Hokusetsu Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Kenpisan02.JPG photo caption Mount Kenpi location saka Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 25.94 km established August 2001 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Hokusetsu Prefectural NaturalPark saka furitsu Hokusetsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in the mountains and Satoyama foothills of northeast saka Prefecture , Japan . Established in 2001, the park comprises ten non contiguous areas scattered over the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Ibaraki, Osaka Ibaraki , Minoh, Osaka Min , Nose, Osaka Nose , Shimamoto, Osaka Shimamoto , Takatsuki, Osaka Takatsuki and Toyono, Osaka Toyono . ref cite web url http www.pref.osaka.jp hokubunm sizenkoen huritusizen.html title Hokusetsu Prefectural NaturalPark publisher saka Prefecture accessdate 2 February 2012 ref ref cite web url http www.pref.osaka.jp midori midori g07 hokusetu.html title Hokusetsu Prefectural NaturalPark publisher saka Prefecture accessdate 2 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan Kong Ikoma Kisen Quasi National Park Meiji no Mori Min Quasi National Park Hannan Misaki Prefectural NaturalPark Satoyama References Reflist coord missing Osaka Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Osaka Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 2001 ja Japan protected area stub ... more details
other uses Urkiola Infobox protected area name Urkiola NaturalPark alt name iucn category V photo Urkiola ... of Aragio. It was declared a NaturalPark on 29 December 1989 and on 27 March of that year, was declared the conservation of natural areas and wildlife, with the aim of protecting the natural values ... Park Urkiola and Gorbea NaturalPark are an important environmental unit. Landscape features ... in the interests of environmental conservation. Description and access Urkiola NaturalPark covers an area of Convert 5958 ha acre and has a perimeter of Convert 83.8 km mi . The NaturalPark is located ... Natural Urquiola.svg thumb 320px The location of the park Landscape The whole landscape Urkiola Park ... up the Urkiola NaturalPark, the mines were closed long before. The limestone quarries, opencast mines with a great impact on the landscape, have remained active after the birth of the NaturalPark ... thumb 350px Amboto and Aramotz saws Vegetation The vegetation of the naturalpark of Urkiola presents ... of special interest because of their special endemism. In the Urkiola NaturalPark there aren t own unique species. Fauna The location of Urkiola NaturalPark between the Cantabrian and the Mediterranean ... up the Urkiola NaturalPark is an activity that has developed in the area since time immemorial. Witnesses ... thumb 300px The view of the Urkiola NaturalPark from Abadi o Is defined as forest use all activities ... activities have little relevance within the Urkiola NaturalPark. Around the park hunting is provided ... Urkiola NaturalPark Official Website http www.bizkaia.net Nekazaritza urkiola index.asp?Tem Codigo ... ref ref http protectedplanet.net sites Urkiola Nature Park Urkiola Nature Park protectedplanet.net ... body Regional Council of Bizkaia world heritage site url http www.urkiola.net Ingles Urkiola NaturalPark is a protected area located in the southeastern corner of Biscay and lava in northern Basque ... place. The Park s highest summit of the mountain is Amboto at Convert 1337 m ft . This mountain has ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Pe alara NaturalPark iucn category V photo Mapa del PN Pe alara.png photo caption Map of Pe alara NaturalPark. location Community of Madrid Spain nearest town Rascafr a coords ... parquesnaturales.consumer.es documentos madrid cumbre penalara index.php The Pe alara NaturalPark lang es Parque Natural de la Cumbre, Circo y Lagunas de Pe alara is a naturalpark Spain naturalpark of 7.68 km in the northwest of the Community of Madrid . The park is situated in the central ... a naturalpark in June 1990. The zones of lowest altitude hold white pine Disambiguation needed ... Black Vulture black vulture . The Special Protection Area Alto Lozoya includes the naturalpark ... 13 12 11 13 5 1 0 0 1 3 8 11 78 Buildings of Interest The Santa Maria de El Paular Monastery of Santa Mar a de El Paular , built toward the end of the 14th century, is located only 8 km northeast of the naturalpark in the district of Rascafr a and in the center of Lozoya Valley. Its construction ... magnificent views and landscape. Today, the naturalpark is visited by an average of 130,000 people ... Vega, Domingo 1999 . Excursiones por el Parque Natural de Pe alara . Desnivel Editions. ISBN 84 ... composed of alpine meadows and rocky areas. The park is home to the Eurasian Black Vulture black vulture and the Spanish Imperial Eagle , and also many small mammals and amphibians. The park is accessible ... Mountain marks the southeastern limit of the park. Besides these peaks, other highlights include Cheese ... Cotos and the cirque of Pe alara. The peaks of the park, ordered from north to south, are the following ... de Pe alara.jpg thumb 300px Pe alara Great Lake. There are some twenty small glacial lakes in the park ... parque natural general valores pnp.html Parque Natural de Pe alara Valores generales ref . Later, the confluence of the rivers gave the final touch to the landscape. The dominant rock in the park ... pine s Disambiguation needed date June 2011 at low altitudes. The flora and fauna of Pe alara Natural ... more details
Natural Environment Park is the designation given by the Ontario Parks Ontario Provincial Park System to parks which act as both Recreation Park Ontario recreational parks and Nature Reserve Park Ontario Nature Reserves . They protect wildlife, while allowing camping and other recreational activities. ref http www.ontarioparks.com english natenv.html ref As of February 2008, the province lists 67 parks of this classification, including Algonquin Provincial Park , a park of 765,345 hectares . See also List of Ontario Parks References Reflist coord missing Ontario Category Parks in Ontario Ontario geo stub ... more details
Aracena naturalpark is a naturalpark Spain naturalpark in the Sierra de Aracena mountain range, Huelva province Huelva Province, southwestern Spain. It consists of Villages forming the Aracena naturalpark 28 villages with a population of 41,000 people. Rivers which run through it include River Odiel and River Murtigas . ref http www.andalucia.org espacios naturales parque natural sierra de aracena y picos de aroche ?set language es Park entry at Regional Governament official site ref Image Sierra de Aracena Huelva Espa a .JPG thumb right 200px Sierra de Aracena. Villages The following villages are within the limits of the Park Al jar , Almonaster la Real , Aracena , Aroche , Arroyomolinos de Le n , Cala , Ca averal de Le n , Casta o del Robledo , Corteconcepci n , Cortegana , Cortelazor , Cumbres de Enmedio , Cumbres de San Bartolom , Cumbres Mayores , Encinasola , Fuenteheridos , Galaroza , Higuera de la Sierra , Hinojales , Jabugo , Linares de la Sierra , Los Marines , La Nava , Puerto Moral , Santa Ana la Real , Santa Olalla del Cala , Valdelarco and Zufre . References reflist External links commonscat Sierra de Aracena coord 37 57 35 N 6 35 07 W source kolossus frwiki display title Category Province of Huelva Category Natural parks of Spain Spain geo stub de Sierra de Aracena es Parque Natural de Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche eo Natura Parko de la Sierra de Aracena kaj Picos de Aroche fr Parc naturel de la Sierra de Aracena et des pics de Aroche pt Parque Natural da Serra de Aracena e Picos de Aroche ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Sh taisan Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo photo caption location Kumamoto Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 45.96 km established 1 April 1955 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Sh taisan Prefectural NaturalPark Sh taisan kenritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in northwest Kumamoto Prefecture , Japan . Established in 1955, the park spans the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Arao, Kumamoto Arao , Nankan, Kumamoto Nankan , and Tamana, Kumamoto Tamana . The park derives its name from Mount Sh tai and encompasses Akada pond. ref cite web url http www.pref.kumamoto.jp soshiki 44 kumamoto shizen kouen annai.html title Guide to the Natural Parks of Kumamoto Prefecture accessdate 8 February 2012 ref ref cite web url http www.pref.kumamoto.jp uploaded life 1036419 1058221 misc.xls title Designation of the Natural Parks of Kumamoto Prefecture accessdate 8 February 2012 ref ref cite web url http www.pref.kumamoto.jp soshiki 44 guide itiran.html title Kumamoto Natural Parks Points of interest publisher Kumamoto Prefecture accessdate 8 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan References Reflist External links ja icon http www.pref.kumamoto.jp soshiki 44 kumamoto shizen kouen annai.html Map of Natural Parks of Kumamoto Prefecture coord missing Kumamoto Prefecture DEFAULTSORT Shotaisan Prefectural NaturalPark Category Parks and gardens in Kumamoto Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1955 Category 1955 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
File Ayres Natural Bridge Park, Wyoming.jpg thumb right 250px Ayres Natural Bridge over LaPrele Creek Ayres Natural Bridge Park is a county park in Converse County, Wyoming Converse County , Wyoming in the United States . It occupies 150 acres 0.6 km between the towns Glenrock, Wyoming Glenrock and Douglas, Wyoming Douglas about 6 kilometers south of Interstate 25 exit 151. The park s name is derived from the rock formation of the same name. Over the course of millions of years, a bend in LaPrele Creek originally known as Bridge Creek wore away at a wall of solid rock, creating a natural opening. The stream creek eventually shifted course through the opening, forming a 30 foot 10 m high and 50 foot 15 m wide arch , today known as Ayres Natural Bridge. Located about a mile 2 km south of the Oregon Trail , the Natural Bridge was often visited by emigrants traveling west. It is considered one of Wyoming s first tourist attractions. In 1843, a pioneer described it as a natural bridge of solid rock, over a rapid torrent, the arch being regular as tho shaped by art. The park is free to visit. There is a small campground in the park, as well as open picnic areas and covered tables. It is opened from April 1 through September 31, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with registered campers allowed to stay overnight. No pets are allowed in the park. File Ayres Natural Bridge power house.jpg thumb right 250px View from the natural bridge to the LaPrele Creek and the old power house At the park entrance, the old power house, a gray concrete building from the early 1900s build by North Platte Irrigation Company to supply power to pump water from North Platte River for irrigation is still ... in Wyoming Category Natural arches of Wyoming Category Oregon Trail Category Protected areas of Converse County, Wyoming de Ayres Natural Bridge Park ... accessdate May 16, 2006 cite gnis id 1679050 name Ayres Natural Bridge Commons category coord ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Irabu Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Irabujima sky view.jpg photo caption Irabu and Shimojishima location Okinawa Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 57.39 km established 1 September 1995 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Irabu Prefectural NaturalPark Irabu kenritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark on and around the islands of Irabu Island Irabu and Shimojishima , Okinawa Prefecture , Japan . The islands, part of the Miyako Islands Miyako island group , are adjacent but divided by a narrow channel. The park was established in 1995 and includes a designated marine zone of 23 km . ref cite web url http www3.pref.okinawa.jp site view contview.jsp?cateid 70&id 8394&page 1 title Irabu Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Okinawa Prefecture accessdate 3 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan Iriomote Ishigaki National Park Okinawa Kaigan Quasi National Park Kumejima Prefectural NaturalPark References Reflist External links http www3.pref.okinawa.jp site contents attach 8394 irabu.jpg Detailed map of the Park coord missing Okinawa Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Okinawa Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1995 Category 1995 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
File Waterfalls at Guadiana river Pulo do Lobo Wolf s Leap .JPG right thumb 250px Pulo do Lobo Wolfs Leap is a waterfall in the Guadiana river, in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park. Guadiana Valley Natural Park Portuguese language Portuguese Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana is a natural park in southeastern Portugal . It is one of the 30 areas which are officially under protection in the country. The town of M rtola is a good starting point to access the park. File Pulo Do Lobo 2.jpg thumb Pulo Do Lobo, flow gage tower The top of the flow gage tower was reached by the Guadiana twice in 50 years. ref name rodiguezguadiana http www.regione.piemonte.it acqua water resources links dwd prb guadiana.pdf Guadiana pilot river basin Portugal . Rui Rodrigues. INAG Portuguese Institute for Water ref External links http portal.icnb.pt ICNPortal vPT2007 AP ValeGuadiana Guadiana Valley Natural Park webpage at the Instituto da Conserva o da Natureza e da Biodiversidade ICNB pt icon References references Protected areas of Portugal coord 37 39 02 N 7 38 42 W region PT 02 type landmark source kolossus dewiki display title Category Nature parks in Portugal Category Alentejo District portugal geo stub Europe protected area stub de Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana es Parque Natural del Valle del Guadiana pt Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Hiyama Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Nabetsuru iwa 2011.JPG photo caption Nabetsuru Iwa, Okushiri Island location Hokkaid , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS N long d long m long s long EW E area convert 170.13 km2 mi2 established 20 April 1960 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Hiyama Prefectural NaturalPark Hiyama d ritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in southwest Hokkaid , Japan . Established in 1960, the park spans the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Esashi, Hokkaid Hiyama Esashi , Kaminokuni, Hokkaid Kaminokuni , Okushiri, Hokkaid Okushiri , Otobe, Hokkaid Otobe , Setana, Hokkaid Setana , and Yakumo, Hokkaid Yakumo . Notable islands within the park include Okushiri Island and Kamome Island . ref cite web url http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn environ parks hiyama.htm title Hiyama Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Hokkaid Prefecture accessdate 8 February 2012 ref References Reflist External links ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn kouen natureparks.htm Map of Natural Parks of Hokkaid ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn grp 01 08 dr hiyama.pdf Map of Hiyama Prefectural NaturalPark coord missing Hokkaid Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Hokkaido Category Protected areas established in 1960 Category 1960 establishments in Japan hokkaid geo stub Japan protected area stub ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Esan Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo Yokotsudake from Hokuto Chuo IC.JPG photo caption Mount Yokotsu location Hokkaid , Japan nearest city Hakodate, Hokkaid Hakodate lat d 41 lat m 48 lat s lat NS N long d 141 long m 09 long s long EW E area convert 41.16 km2 mi2 established 1961 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Esan Prefectural NaturalPark Esan d ritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in southwest Hokkaid , Japan . Established in 1961, the park is within the Municipalities of Japan municipality of Hakodate, Hokkaid Hakodate on the Oshima Peninsula . The park comprises four main areas, namely coast, forest, and Mounts Mount E E and nihongo Yokotsu ja . ref cite web url http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn environ parks esan.htm title Esan Prefectural NaturalPark publisher Hokkaid Prefecture language Japanese accessdate 8 February 2012 ref References Reflist External links ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn kouen natureparks.htm Map of Natural Parks of Hokkaid ja icon http www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp ks skn grp 01 09 dr esan.pdf Map of Esan Prefectural NaturalPark Category Parks and gardens in Hokkaido Category Protected areas established in 1961 Category 1961 establishments in Japan hokkaid geo stub Japan protected area stub ... more details
Infobox Protected area name Wanitsuka Prefectural NaturalPark alt name iucn category photo photo caption location Miyazaki Prefecture , Japan nearest city lat d lat m lat s lat NS long d long m long s long EW area 47.01 km established 31 March 1961 visitation num visitation year governing body nihongo Wanitsuka Prefectural NaturalPark Wanitsuka kenritsu shizen k en is a Prefectural NaturalPark in southern Miyazaki Prefecture , Japan . Established in 1961, the park spans the Municipalities of Japan municipalities of Mimata, Miyazaki Mimata , Miyakonoj , Miyazaki Miyakonoj , Miyazaki, Miyazaki Miyazaki , and Nichinan, Miyazaki Nichinan . The park encompasses a number of valleys in the Wanitsuka, nihongo Boruishi ja , and Tokuso mountains and is celebrated for its views of the Mount Kirishima Kirishima mountains and Sakurajima . ref cite web url http eco.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp wp content uploads 2011 11 059p171 175.pdf title Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyazaki Prefecture publisher Miyazaki Prefecture accessdate 7 February 2 12 ref ref cite web url http eco.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp nature environment national park title Quasi National and Prefectural Natural Parks publisher Miyazaki Prefecture accessdate 7 February 2012 ref See also List of national parks of Japan National Parks of Japan References Reflist External links ja icon http eco.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp wp content uploads 2011 12 .jpg Map of Wanitsuka Prefectural NaturalPark coord missing Miyazaki Prefecture Category Parks and gardens in Miyazaki Prefecture Category Protected areas established in 1961 Category 1961 establishments in Japan Japan protected area stub ... more details
File Pagoeta Urizaharra 2008 8 28.JPG thumb the view of Pagoeta Pagoeta NaturalPark is a park in Spain . Mount Pagoeta is closest to the villages of Aia and Laurgain, and near the coastal towns of Zarautz and Orio . The Park features a park house, a museum, and picnic areas. Group guided tours are available. Features The NaturalPark, covering an area of 2,860 hectares, was created by the agricultural activities of the village and differs from many parks for that reason. Instead of demonstrating only natural landscape, it shows the impact of human intervention in the environment. For example, installations remain throughout the park for making charcoal from wood and the water powered Aborregi forge has been reconstructed. In additional to demonstrating historical practices, the park continues to display human intervention in the environment, with reforestation and the formation of an exotic species botanical garden . There are also archaeological remnants of the prehistoric occupants of the area, with dolmen s, barrow s and cave deposits. Climate The park has mild, moist temperatures year round, with an annual temperature average of 12 and 13 C and rainfall exceeding 1,600 mm. Flora and fauna File Pagoeta pottokak1.jpg thumb Horses in Pagoeta NaturalPark The park has large woods, colorful in autumn, featuring groves of beech , oak and alder . It is home to a number of species of birds, including the Citril Finch and the Water Pipit . Among the animals found there are wild boar , wildcat s, and marten . Roe deer have been reintroduced. External links Commons category Pagoeta Pagoeta http www.turismoa.euskadi.net s11 12375 es contenidos g naturaleza 0000004922 g2 rec turismo es 4922 4922 ficha.html http www.turismoa.euskadi.net s11 16053x es ?searchGUID r01kpd0110399cd4b16deb5ab3baa2a27215ab9c4&newContext contextNew Coord missing Spain Category Parks in Spain ... more details
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