This volume of Management Policies focuses exclusively on management of the national park system. Beyond managing the national park system, the National Park Service administers a broad range of programs that serve the conservation and recreation needs of the nation and the world. Examples include the following:
- National Register of Historic Places
- National Historic Landmarks Program
- National Natural Landmarks Program
- Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Program
- Historic American Buildings Survey
- Historic American Engineering Record
- Historic American Landscapes Survey
- American Battleļ¬eld Protection Program
- National Maritime Heritage Grants Program
- Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
- Tribal Heritage Preservation Grants Program
- Preserve America Grants Program
- National Heritage Areas Program
Although these programs operate mainly outside the national parks, they form a vital part of the National Park Service mission. Information about the policies and procedures that govern these programs may be obtained from the appropriate NPS program managers (who are generally located in Washington, D.C.), or by visiting the NPS web site at www.nps.gov.
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Last updated: July 6, 2023