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Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.1)
Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.2)
Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.3)
Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.4)
Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.5)
Treasures Of The Earth: Worldwide Natural Landscapes (Vol.6)
Canadian National Parks preserve both spectacular and representative areas of the country, located in every one of the nation's 13 provinces and territories. The goal of the national park service is to create a system of protected areas which represent all the distinct natural regions of the country. Parks Canada – the governing and administration body for the system – has developed a plan identifying 39 different regions it aims to represent. As of 2005, Parks Canada reports that the system is more than 60% complete. Canada's parks are managed primarily to protect the ecological integrity of the park, and secondarily to allow the public to explore, learn about and enjoy Canada's natural spaces.As of 2005, feasibility studies have been undertaken for establishing further national parks in four areas: Wolf Lake in Yukon, South Okanagan-Lower Similkameen in British Columbia, Manitoba Lowlands (north-western Lake Winnipeg) and Mealy Mountains in Labrador.
As of 2008, there are 36 National Parks and six National Park Reserves. Not included among the total is Kluane National Park and Reserve, which is considered both a National Park and a Reserve. This list also includes the country's three National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCAs), the lone National Landmark, and two future parks.