Geographical and Environmental Features of the Canadian Rockies(Skyline, Lake O’Hara and Robson)
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The Rocky Mountains stretches more than 4,800 km from north to south in Western Canada and the United States. With its long mountain ranges and natural beauty, some Canadian National Parks are inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its beautiful landscapes, various wildlife, alpine meadows, glaciers, hot springs, emerald lakes and high mountain peaks. A great deal of well-known wildlife, endangered species and wild vegetation inhabit in the Rocky Mountains. It is an important habitats for animals and plants. In this paper, the geographical and ecological characteristics and the development history of three representative regions in the Rockies will be focused. The three regions are Skyline Trail, Mount Robson and Lake O’Hara. Through this research, it is observed that various efforts done by the Canadian government to preserve the natural environment as well as humans’ challenge and exploration of the nature.
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The Rocky Mountains stretches more than 4,800 km from north to south in Western Canada and the United States. With its long mountain ranges and natural beauty, some Canadian National Parks are inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its beautiful landscapes, various wildlife, alpine meadows, glaciers, hot springs, emerald lakes and high mountain peaks. A great deal of well-known wildlife, endangered species and wild vegetation inhabit in the Rocky Mountains. It is an important habitats for animals and plants. In this paper, the geographical and ecological characteristics and the development history of three representative regions in the Rockies will be focused. The three regions are Skyline Trail, Mount Robson and Lake O’Hara. Through this research, it is observed that various efforts done by the Canadian government to preserve the natural environment as well as humans’ challenge and exploration of the nature.
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