redwood national park
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific national park in the United States: Redwood National Park is a protected area located in the state of California. It is known for its forests of very tall redwood trees and its coastline along the Pacific Ocean.
Usage
- As a subject or object: The name is used to refer to the park itself as a specific geographic and administrative entity.
- Redwood National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- We plan to visit Redwood National Park next summer.
Advanced Usage
- The term is typically used in its full, official form "Redwood National Park." In informal contexts, it may be shortened to "the redwood park" or "Redwood," but the full name is standard for clear identification.
- The conservation efforts in Redwood National Park are crucial for the species' survival.
Variants and Related Words
- Redwood (noun): A type of very tall coniferous tree () that is native to coastal California and southwestern Oregon and is a primary feature of the park.
- National park (noun): A tract of land declared by a national government to be public property, intended for preservation and public enjoyment.
Synonyms
- Protected area: A general term for a geographically defined area designated for protection.
- Conservation area: A region where environmental protection is managed.
- Redwood forests: This phrase describes the primary natural feature but is not a synonym for the park itself as an administrative unit.
Related Phrases
- Redwood National and State Parks: This is the cooperative management name for the complex that includes Redwood National Park and several adjacent California state parks (e.g., Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, Prairie Creek Redwoods). It is often used in an official or tourism context.
- The Redwood National and State Parks complex protects nearly half of the world's old-growth redwoods.
Noun
- a national park in California featuring a redwood forest and Pacific Ocean coastline