National Parks

I think a major issue for national parks is climate change. Whether that is drought, flooding, or fires, natural lands stand in the position to be destroyed despite best efforts put forth by the staff to prevent such catastrophes. All lands are vulnerable to natural disasters; a fenced off, titled area does not mean that it is invincible. Fires consume great chunks of national forest lands each year and heavy smog from nearby cities creep into the clear mountain air as well. I would say that climate change and pollution are major obstacles for national parks, but they are also issues that affect just about every area in America.