April 18 - 22 — the Days of Reserves and National Parks (the March of Parks)

18 April 2013, Thursday
Todayon April 18 – the Days of Reserves and National Parks have started. For the first time, this day was celebrated in Russia in 1995 on the initiative of the Center for Wild Nature Protection. The days starting from April 18 and lasting until April 22 are called the “March of Parks”.
The campaign is devoted to the increase of significance ofspecially protected areas, creation of the required support for protected environmental territory, involvement of citizens in the process of helping the reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural monuments.
During the campaign, people all over the world hold various events, but the most important one involves promotion of ecological awareness. It is necessary to show people that reserves and national parks preserve for us the most beautiful landscapes, as well as thousands of species of flora and fauna.
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