The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) is a state agency within the New York State Executive Department charged with the operation of state parks and historic sites within the U.S. state of New York. As of 2014, the NYS OPRHP manages nearly 335,000 acres (523 sq mi; 1,360 km2) of public lands and facilities, including 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, that are visited by over 78 million visitors each year.
The government has shelved plans to establish a National Youth Service (NYS) camp inside Karura Forest following growing public concern over environmental conservation and land use.
The proposal, which had sparked debate among conservationists, residents and civil society groups, raised fears...
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