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National Park Service

National Park Service. Amanda Britton AgEd 410, Spring 2013. CLF 4019.2. What will we cover?. CLF 4019.2 Definition of a “National Park” Important historical dates Local and well-know national parks Facilities and activities offered. At the end students should be able to….

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National Park Service

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  1. National Park Service Amanda Britton AgEd 410, Spring 2013 CLF 4019.2

  2. What will we cover? • CLF 4019.2 • Definition of a “National Park” • Important historical dates • Local and well-know national parks • Facilities and activities offered

  3. At the end students should be able to… • Identify important dates in the history of the National Park Service • Identify the different park units within the National Park Service • List facilities and activities available at National Parks

  4. What is a National Park? • Land set aside for recreational activities • Preserve wild animal species • Preserve native plants

  5. National Park (N.P.) Timeline Yellowstone N.P. created • First national park • Old Faithful geyser • Thermal pools • Yellow stones…get it? 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  6. National Park Timeline Yosemite N.P. created • First national park in California • Half Dome • One of Ms. Britton’s favorite jobs! 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  7. National Park Timeline Antiquities Act • Presidential power • set aside objects of natural and/or scientific interest • historic landmarks • structures 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  8. National Park Timeline National Park Service (N.P.S. Act • Created the National Park Service • First agency of its kind in the world • Stephan Mather • First N.P.S. Director 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  9. National Park Timeline Wilderness Act • established national Wilderness Preservation System • land within these areas is protected • exceptional value to wilderness • human activity is restricted within these areas • all lands within this system federally controlled by: • National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management or US Department of Forestry 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  10. National Park Timeline Wild and Scenic Rivers Act • preserves selected rivers in free-flowing condition due to different values: • Scenic • Recreational • Geological • Fish and wildlife • Historic • Cultural 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  11. National Park Timeline National Parks and Recreation Act • most comprehensive national park legislation in history • provided for increased land acquisition • development and boundary changes • designated 14 new areas as national park units 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  12. National Park Timeline Yellowstone fires • Huge fires burned 793,880 acres or 36% of the park • 9 from humans • 42 from lightening • Resulted in new fire suppression practices • Trended toward natural burn cycles 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  13. National Park Timeline • “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” -Gandalf the Grey 1978 1988 1890 1916 1968 1906 2013 1964 1872

  14. In-Class Assignment Yosemite National Park • List 3 activities you think you can do at Channel Islands National Monument • List 3 activities you can do in Yosemite National Park • Which would you rather visit and why? Channel Islands National Monument

  15. Why visit a national park? • Camping • Developed • Backcountry • Hiking • Interpretive and/or educational exhibits • Horseback riding • Boating • Fishing • Swimming • What about in Winter? Lot’s of fun!

  16. QUESTIONS? One last thing to remember…

  17. Resources

  18. Picture Sources • Arrowhead http://ncptt.nps.gov/wp-content/uploads/arrowhead_large1.png • Park http://brentwood.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/new-brentwood-park-concord-road.jpg • AT&T Park http://california-travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/att_park-2_lrg.jpg • Rainbow Pool http://www.entertainmentpk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg • Old Faithful http://www.globeimages.net/data/media/5/yellowstone_national_park_us.jpg • Yellow stones http://www.tracks-trails.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/701f4b396b0cc5dcd8a8bf311ac1b8fd/photo/_resized/30_527_359_yellowstone_national_park_mammoth_hot_springs.jpg • Deer fire http://rivertonradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/yellowstone-fire.jpg • Tree fire http://urbantitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fire.jpg • California NP Map - CLF Standards • Teddy on a Moose http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/funny-pictures-teddy-roosevelt-riding-a-moose1.jpg

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