What geological features and biological features can be found at this park?

Pick a park or preserve from the list below that is most interesting to you.

1. El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico)

2. Big Bend National park/BigBend Ranch State Park/Parque National Canon de Santa Elena/Area Natural Protegida Maderas del Carmen (Texas/Mexico)

3. Doñana National Park (Spain)

4. Duaringa State forest (Australia)

5. Phu Pha Yol National Park (Thailand)

6. Balai Taman Nasional Bantimurung Bulusaraung (Indonesia)

7. Hakusan National Park (Japan)

8. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica)

9. Utria National Park (Colombia)

10. Iberá Park (Argentina)

Look at the shape and physical characteristics of the park/preserve. Explore the areas around the highlighted park/preserve in Google maps. Using the Internet, explore the official website for the park/preserve and other websites. Discover what are the main goals of the parks in terms of recreation, resources, and preserving biodiversity or habitat. Analyze what makes this a good or poor park/preserve design and/or what can be done to improve it.

Section 1:

1. What is the primary focus/purpose/goal for this park (eg., particular habitat/animals)?

2. What aspects of good park design/characteristics are seen?

3. What aspects of the park design/characteristics can be improved?

4. What geological features and biological features can be found at this park?

5. Does the park have any listed conservation efforts, restoration plans, or initiatives?

6. What interests you most about this park?

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