Planning and Managing Natural and Cultural Resources: A Parks Canada Perspective‪.‬

Introduction Canada's national parks (Figure 1) and historic sites (Table 1) are known not only as places where Canadians and people from other countries can experience and appreciate Canada's rich heritage, but also as significant components of the protected areas network. As a member of this network we contribute to sustainable development. As such, we help in understanding the structures and the functions of undisturbed ecosystems.