National Parks: KakaduNational Parks conserve the natural beauty of a region: unique landscapes, flora and fauna for present and future generations. But what qualifies as a National Park?
In this documentary style programme we look at Yellowstone, The Lake District and Kakadu National Parks and the challenges they face. It provides a brief history of the National Park movement, the growth of tourism and its impact, the conflicts between recreation and conservation, mining and conservation, environmental and economic needs as well as various interest groups including local and indigenous communities living in National Parks. Ideal for middle and senior secondary to TAFE in geography, environmental and cultural studies, this visually stunning programme highlights the many and varied challenges facing National Parks.
