We take Protected Areas, Natural Monuments and Historic Structures from the Inventaries of national important Objects to create a National Park System for Switzerland according to international recognized Criterias.
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Managed for wilderness protection Wilderness Area, IUCN Ib (US Cat. N RES) (Unesco Cat.N-ii,iv) Protected Areas like our existing "Nationalpark" in Engadin: - Hiking and some camping possible. High alpine regions, glaciers. Wild animals in wild forests, wetlands, lake and rivers etc.
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Ecosystem protection and recreation National Park, IUCN II (US Cat. NP) (Unesco Cat. N-i, ii, iii, iv) Areas of national significance with recreational opportunities -International well known areas with exceptional scenic landscape. Has good access for visitors with accomodations.
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Conservation of specific natural feature Natural Monument,IUCN III (US Cat. NM) (Unesco Cat.N-i,iii) Areas with one or more natural/ cultural feature which is of oustanding value like our unique Matterhorn. - Natures wonders like special rock formations, canyons, caves, waterfalls, cultural monuments etc.
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Landscape conservation and recreation N.Recreation Area, IUCN V (US Cat. NRA) Area of land where the interaction of people and nature over time has been established. - Attractive lakeshores and rivers, alpine meadows, ski areas. Mountainbiking and trekking possible.
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Protected historic Structures and Towns National Historic Sites (US Cat. NHP) (Unesco Cat. C-i, ii, iv) Significant buildings with historical value like castels, cloisters and cathedrals. Entire historic sections of towns and cities including defensive walls, roman theatres. Historic battlefields and cultural monuments.
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Exhibit mixed cultural and natural value National History Corridor (US Cat. NHC) (Unesco Cat. C-ii, iii, iv, v, vi) Significant areas of historic development where natural environment was used to develop a lasting cultural corridor. - Areas with high concentration of a historic industy like our watch industry. Historic roman transit routes etc.
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