Center for State of the Parks: Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian Trail Report (1.99 MB)This report by the National Parks Conservation Association’s Center for State of the Parks provides a brief overview of the history of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, an explanation of how the trail is managed, descriptions of the trail’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources and the challenges they face, and recommendations for how to bolster current efforts to protect and preserve this American icon.
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General
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- NPCA Regions:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Northeast
- Southeast
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California Protects Greater Joshua Tree Landscape from Contentious Project with New Legislation
The Eagle Crest project would threaten the national park, wildlife, and desert water sources.
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Conservationists File Lawsuit to Protect Imperiled Ghost Orchid
Without the federal protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act, the ghost orchid could very well become the next victim of our extinction crisis.
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Biden Administration Working Group Shares Recommendations to Protect Communities and Cherished Landscapes from Harmful Mining
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