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natural area of Canadian significance [1 record]

Record 1 1997-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

An area which provides outstanding representation of the geology, physiography, vegetation and wildlife that is characteristic of its natural region.

OBS

A potential national park is selected from among natural areas of Canadian significance (NACS) within a natural region that is not represented in the system of national parks.

OBS

Term and abbreviation used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du territoire
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Aire illustrant de façon exceptionnelle les diverses caractéristiques géologiques, physiographiques et biologiques de la région naturelle dont elle fait partie.

OBS

Les parcs nationaux éventuels sont choisis parmi les aires naturelles d'intérêt canadien (ANIC) des régions naturelles non représentées dans le réseau des parcs nationaux.

OBS

Terme et abréviation en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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