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World Heritage Sites of Canada (Grades 9-11)
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Introduction
Our precious and irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage must be
protected so that future generations can inherit the treasures of the
past. National and international efforts are undertaken to protect natural
and cultural properties against the threat of damage. Preserving our
heritage is the work of everyone.
Parks Canada protects nationally significant examples of Canada's natural
and cultural heritage to foster public understanding, appreciation and
enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity
for present and future generations. As well, the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines and contributes
to the preservation of sites throughout the world that are part of our
global heritage, including 13 sites in Canada. Most of these sites face
a variety of threats such as inappropriate developments and changes
in land-use or pollution. Maintaining these sites has implications outside
their actual boundaries. Although every site has different management
needs, they all need our protection.
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