After a brief history of the national park movement, this program examines the challenges faced by three areas that were specially set aside for the protection of their flora and fauna -- Yellowstone National Park, England's Lake District National Park, and Australia's Kakadu National Park. The video also delves into the growth of tourism and its environmental impact; conflicts between recreation, economic needs, and conservation; and the concerns of local and indigenous communities. Produced in Australia.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 18, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Introduction to Yellowstone (1:40) -- Founding Yellowstone (1:56) -- Global National Park Movement (1:00) -- National Park Definition (1:59) -- National Parks and Society (1:36) -- Lake District National Park (3:29) -- Lake District Management Challenges (3:20) -- Kakadu National Park (2:03) -- Economic and Conservation Conflict (2:33) -- Balancing Tourism and Conservation (1:58) -- Credits: National Parks: The Environmental Challenge (0:53).