Places of Environmental Interest National Park Service
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If you are looking for a great spot to explore the beauty of nature, then this collection is for you. A number of locations in national parks around the country are discussed.
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Alaska's Wild Legacy
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) doubling the holdings of the NPS. Interviews with Carter as well as proponents and opponents of the legislation are interspersed with dramatic footage from the parks created by this act.
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Conclusion
Our everglades visitor moves through the park on her own and considers some of the unifying themes of The Everglades National Park. She is eventually revealed to be the newest park ranger, Ranger Laura.
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Cypress Dome
Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome", speaks about the nature of cypress trees, and identifies several types of fauna and flora. She also talks about watermarks and levels
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Florida Bay
Ranger Daniel teaches our Everglades visitor about the Florida Bay. They hop on a boat together to explore the muddy bay, and discuss various flora and fauna, as well as tidal and salinity cycles.
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Hardwood Hammock
Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected by a thick canopy and walls of native vegetation. They encounter a great deal of unique flora and fauna.
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Mangrove Forest
Ranger Ally gives our Everglades visitor a tour of the Mangrove habitat. She describes how the mangrove habitat is intertidal, and talks about the beneficial effects of tides on the mangroves. They discuss the mangrove life cycle, and local flora/fauna.