Duinen van Texel National Park protects the dune systems of the Dutch island of Texel, in North Holland, the Netherlands. Established in 2002 and classified IUCN Category II, the park covers about 43 square kilometers, encompassing all the dune systems on the western side of the island together with large coastal plains at its northern and southern points. It protects a range of dune and wetland habitats that serve as a refuge for numerous bird species and marine mammals, and it also functions as a recreational area with walking and cycling trails. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Governance TypeGovernance by Government 1 RealmCoastal (Marine and Terrestrial) 1 International DesignationRamsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) 1 Governing BodyStaatsbosbeheer & Dutch Ministry of Defence 1 Sources
1. Duinen van Texel National Park (Wikipedia)
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Duinen van Texel National Park is a national park located on the North Holland island of Texel in the Netherlands.
Introduction
Established in 2002 and classified IUCN Category II, the park covers about 43 square kilometers, encompassing all the dune systems on the western side of the island together with large coastal plains at its northern and southern points.
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Staatsbosbeheer & Dutch Ministry of Defence
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Staatsbosbeheer & Dutch Ministry of Defence
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