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"National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under Trump

By Alex Foxfield published

They raised serious concerns about the future of the national parks in a letter to the US Department of the Interior after threat emerged of further cost-cutting measures

Hiking
pine marten

These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years

By Fiona Russell published

Historic conservation move sees release of pine martens at secret locations in wild moor lands

Nature & Wildlife
Woman picking up waste plastic water bottle

All single-use plastic to be banned from US National Parks

By Cat Ellis published

Disposable bottles and packages will be prohibited within the next 10 years

National Parks & Monuments
A rainbow emerges from the mist at the base of Bridal Veil Falls in California's Yosemite National Park

Why are National Parks important?

By Julia Clarke last updated

We explain why National Parks are important, and explore the history and benefits of these remarkable areas of natural beauty

National Parks & Monuments