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The '''Westarctican Parks Service''' ( | [[File:WPS logo.jpeg|thumb|Logo for the Westarctican Parks Service]] | ||
The '''Westarctican Parks Service''' (often abbreviated to '''WPS''') is an agency within the [[Government of Westarctica]] that was formally authorized on 6 October 2023. Although there was considerable work done behind the scenes to get the agency up and running, no public-facing activity occurred until 20 April 2025, when [[Grand Duke Travis]] enshrined the first five protected areas. | |||
==Administration== | |||
The Parks Service is overseen by the office of the Director. This position is filled by the Sovereign and is currently vacant. The WPS is an independent agency within the [[Government of Westarctica|Westarctican government]], with the Director reporting directly to Grand Duke Travis. Although independent, the legislation creating it does allow for it to be administered through the Ministry of Conservation, at the Sovereign's discretion. | |||
==History of the Westarctican Parks Service== | ==History of the Westarctican Parks Service== | ||
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Despite there being no public-facing movement for more than a year and a half, a great deal of work was taking place behind the scenes to identify, research, evaluate, and categorize potential sites for protection under the WPS. More than fifty areas were considered for protection in Westarctica, [[Calsahara]], and the [[Balleny Islands]]. A finalized list of recommended locations, justifications, and boundaries for the first five sites for protection was provided to [[Grand Duke Travis]] in March of 2025, which were granted protection the following month. | Despite there being no public-facing movement for more than a year and a half, a great deal of work was taking place behind the scenes to identify, research, evaluate, and categorize potential sites for protection under the WPS. More than fifty areas were considered for protection in Westarctica, [[Calsahara]], and the [[Balleny Islands]]. A finalized list of recommended locations, justifications, and boundaries for the first five sites for protection was provided to [[Grand Duke Travis]] in March of 2025, which were granted protection the following month. | ||
There are more than two dozen forthcoming areas that are at least under review for potential protection under the WPS. | There are more than two dozen forthcoming areas that are at least under review for potential protection under the WPS. These range from the initial evaluation of the merits to being in the finalization for recommendation to the Grand Duke. | ||
==Areas Protected by the WPS== | ==Areas Protected by the WPS== | ||