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Located in northeastern metropolitan New Orange City, formerly known as Oranjestad, Falsterbro National Park stands as a revered haven of natural beauty. Established officially in 2003 following a grassroots initiative that began in 1969, this park serves as a sanctuary, preserving the largest expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in New Orange City. The lush floodplain forest hosts towering trees, some of the tallest in Oldeshire, forming a majestic canopy that remains among the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies globally. Approximately 57 percent of the park is designated as wilderness area, safeguarding its pristine wilderness for generations to come.

Park History

The area's history revolves around resource extraction, primarily centered on cypress logging, initiated by the Falsterbro Cypress Logging Company in 1898 within what is now the park's boundaries. The company established a small town, also named Falsterbro, on the eastern shoreline, operating until 1914 when mismanagement led to bankruptcy. In the 1950s, local residents from Oranjestad and nearby Transfagarasan formed the Forest Preservation Association, advocating for the preservation of this natural treasure. A 1963 study by the National Park Service supported the establishment of a national monument due to this advocacy.

On October 18, 1976, legislation was passed to create the Falsterbro Swamp National Monument, with over two-thirds designated as a wilderness area by October 24, 1988. Recognized as an Important Bird Area on July 26, 2001, the monument was rebranded as Falsterbro National Park on November 10, 2003, expanding its authorized boundary while eliminating the misleading "swamp" from its name.

Environment

The park's expanse encompasses a small portion of the central Oldeshire forests ecoregion, characterized by its periodic inundation by floodwaters despite being frequently referred to as a swamp.

Designated as an old growth forest, Falsterbro National Park boasts an extraordinary concentration of champion trees, housing the tallest known examples of 4 different species.

Within the park, various large animals such as bobcats, deer, feral pigs, creepers, coyotes, armadillos, turkeys, and otters may be sighted. Its waters are teeming with a diverse array of wildlife, including amphibians, turtles, snakes, alligators, and various fish species like bowfin, alligator gar, and catfish, adding to the rich biodiversity within the park's boundaries.

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-'''Falsterbro National Park''', in northeastern metropolitan [[Oranjestad]], is a national park. It received its official designation in 2003 as the culmination of a grassroots campaign launched in 1969. The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in Oranjestad. The lush trees growing in its floodplain forest are some of the tallest in [[Oldeshire]], forming one of the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies remaining in the world. About 57 percent of the park is designated wilderness area.
+Located in northeastern metropolitan New Orange City, formerly known as [[Oranjestad]], '''Falsterbro National Park''' stands as a revered haven of natural beauty. Established officially in 2003 following a grassroots initiative that began in 1969, this park serves as a sanctuary, preserving the largest expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in New Orange City. The lush floodplain forest hosts towering trees, some of the tallest in [[Oldeshire]], forming a majestic canopy that remains among the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies globally. Approximately 57 percent of the park is designated as wilderness area, safeguarding its pristine wilderness for generations to come.
-==Park history==
+==Park History==
-Resource extraction in the Falsterbro area centered on cypress logging from 1898, when the Falsterbro Cypress Logging Company began to operate in the area of what is now the park. A small company town, also named Falsterbro, sprung up on the eastern shoreline of the region. The company operated until 1914 until mismanagement led to bankruptcy. In the 1950s, local residents from Oranjestad and nearby Transfagarasan formed the Forest Preservation Association in 1961. As a result of this advocacy, a 1963 study by the National Park Service reported favorably on the establishment of a national monument.
-On October 18, 1976 legislation was passed to create Falsterbro Swamp National Monument. Over two-thirds of the national monument was designated a wilderness area on October 24, 1988, and it became an Important Bird Area on July 26, 2001. Congress redesignated the monument Falsterbro National Park on November 10, 2003, dropping the inappropriate "swamp" from the name, and simultaneously expanded its authorized boundary.
+The area's history revolves around resource extraction, primarily centered on cypress logging, initiated by the Falsterbro Cypress Logging Company in 1898 within what is now the park's boundaries. The company established a small town, also named Falsterbro, on the eastern shoreline, operating until 1914 when mismanagement led to bankruptcy. In the 1950s, local residents from Oranjestad and nearby Transfagarasan formed the Forest Preservation Association, advocating for the preservation of this natural treasure. A 1963 study by the National Park Service supported the establishment of a national monument due to this advocacy.
-==Environment==
+On October 18, 1976, legislation was passed to create the Falsterbro Swamp National Monument, with over two-thirds designated as a wilderness area by October 24, 1988. Recognized as an Important Bird Area on July 26, 2001, the monument was rebranded as Falsterbro National Park on November 10, 2003, expanding its authorized boundary while eliminating the misleading "swamp" from its name.
-The park preserves a significant part of the Middle Oldeshire forests ecoregion. Although it is frequently referred to as a swamp, it is largely bottomland subject to periodic inundation by floodwaters.
-It has been designated an old growth forest. The park also has one of the largest concentrations of champion trees in the world, with the tallest known examples of 15 species.
+===Environment===
-Large animals possibly seen in the park include bobcats, deer, feral pigs, feral dogs, coyotes, armadillos, turkeys, and otters. Its waters contain interesting creatures like amphibians, turtles, snakes, alligators, and many types of fish, including bowfin, alligator gar, and catfish.
+The park's expanse encompasses a small portion of the central [[Oldeshire]] forests ecoregion, characterized by its periodic inundation by floodwaters despite being frequently referred to as a swamp.
+Designated as an old growth forest, Falsterbro National Park boasts an extraordinary concentration of champion trees, housing the tallest known examples of 4 different species.
+Within the park, various large animals such as bobcats, deer, feral pigs, creepers, coyotes, armadillos, turkeys, and otters may be sighted. Its waters are teeming with a diverse array of wildlife, including amphibians, turtles, snakes, alligators, and various fish species like bowfin, alligator gar, and catfish, adding to the rich biodiversity within the park's boundaries.