Did you know that it’s not only animals and plants that are protected as part of conserving Biodiversity? Certain areas of land are protected too. These are called National Parks.
A National Park is an area that is protected because of it’s beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage. It is a public space maintained by the government to preserve nature, history or science.
National Parks help to conserve species and their habitats and protect biodiversity.
Ireland has 6 National Parks:
- Wicklow Mountains National Park (www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie)
- Killarney National Park (www.killarneynationalpark.ie)
- The Burren (www.theburrennationalpark.ie)
- Connemara National Park (www.connemaranationalpark.ie)
- Ballycroy National Park (www.ballycroynationalpark.ie)
- Glenveagh National Park (www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie)
Have you visited any of our National Parks?