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Politics could threaten future of national parks as 'big tourism' interests take over
- February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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National parks are public conservation assets, created to protect biodiversity and provide affordable access to nature for all. But, new research published in npjBiodiversity highlights a growing global issue: According to the authors, political decisions are increasingly favoring private tourism development inside national parks, undermining conservation, equity and public benefit.
Originally published at Phys.org