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This template can be used to generate an infobox for a protected area. It is part of the Protected areas WikiProject.

Usage

The "basic usage" templates includes selected parameters which can be used to form a completely functional infobox. The "full usage" template includes all of the extra parameters which may be added. Either can be pasted into a new article. See below for working examples.

(({name))}
(({alt_name))}
An unknown IUCN category was entered.
[[File:(({logo))}\|frameless\|alt=(({logo_alt))}\|upright=(({logo_upright))}]] (({logo_caption))}
[[File:(({photo))}\|(({photo_width))}\|alt=(({photo_alt))}]] (({photo_caption))}
(({map_caption))}
Location	(({location))}
Nearest city	(({nearest_city))}
Coordinates	0°N 0°E / 0°N 0°E / 0; 0(({coords_ref))}
Length	(({length))}
Width	(({width))}
Area	(({area))}(({area_ref))}
Elevation	(({elevation))} or (({elevation_avg))}, (({elevation_min))}, (({elevation_max))}
Dimensions	(({dimensions))}
Designation	(({designation))}
Authorized	(({authorized))}
Disestablished	(({disestablished))}
Named for	(({named_for))}
Visitors	(({visitation_num))} (in (({visitation_year))})(({visitation_ref))}
Governing body	(({governing_body))}
World Heritage site	(({world_heritage_site))}
Website	(({website))}
(({embedded))}
(({embedded2))}

Basic usage	Full usage
((Infobox protected area \| name = \| alt_name = \| iucn_category = \| iucn_ref = \| logo = \| logo_alt = \| logo_upright = \| logo_caption = \| photo = \| photo_width = \| photo_alt = \| photo_caption = \| map = <!-- or \| map_image = --> \| map_width = \| map_alt = \| map_caption = \| relief = \| label = \| label_position = \| mark = \| marker_size = \| location = \| nearest_city = \| coordinates = \| coords_ref = \| area_ha = \| designation = \| authorized = \| created = \| designated = \| established = \| disestablished = \| visitation_num = \| visitation_year = \| visitation_ref = \| governing_body = \| administrator = \| operator = \| owner = \| world_heritage_site = \| website = \| url = \| child = \| embedded = ))	((Infobox protected area \|name = \|alt_name = \|iucn_category = \|iucn_ref = \|logo = \|logo_alt = \|logo_upright = \|logo_caption = \|photo = \|photo_width = \|photo_alt = \|photo_caption = \|map = <!-- or \|map_image = --> \|map_width = \|map_alt = \|map_caption = \|AlternativeMap = \|relief = \|label = \|label_position = \|mark = \|marker_size = \|location = \|nearest_city = \|nearest_town = \|coordinates = \|coords_ref = \|length = \|length_mi = \|length_km = \|width = \|width_mi = \|width_km = \|area = \|area_ha = \|area_acre = \|area_km2 = \|area_sqmi = \|area_ref = \|elevation = \|elevation_avg = \|elevation_min = \|elevation_max = \|dimensions = \|designation = \|authorized = \|created = \|designated = \|established = \|disestablished = \|named_for = \|visitation_num = \|visitation_year = \|visitation_ref = \|governing_body = \|administrator = \|operator = \|owner = \|world_heritage_site = \|website = \|url = \|child = \|embedded = \|embedded1 = \|embedded2 = ))

Basic usage

Full usage

((Infobox protected area
| name = 
| alt_name = 
| iucn_category = 
| iucn_ref =
| logo = 
| logo_alt = 
| logo_upright = 
| logo_caption = 
| photo = 
| photo_width = 
| photo_alt = 
| photo_caption = 
| map = <!-- or | map_image = -->
| map_width = 
| map_alt = 
| map_caption = 
| relief =
| label =
| label_position =
| mark =
| marker_size =
| location = 
| nearest_city = 
| coordinates = 
| coords_ref = 
| area_ha = 
| designation =
| authorized =
| created =
| designated =
| established = 
| disestablished =
| visitation_num = 
| visitation_year = 
| visitation_ref =
| governing_body = 
| administrator =
| operator =
| owner =
| world_heritage_site =
| website = 
| url = 
| child = 
| embedded = 
))

((Infobox protected area
|name            = 
|alt_name        = 
|iucn_category   = 
|iucn_ref        = 
|logo            = 
|logo_alt        = 
|logo_upright    = 
|logo_caption    = 
|photo           = 
|photo_width     = 
|photo_alt       = 
|photo_caption   = 
|map             = <!-- or |map_image = -->
|map_width       = 
|map_alt         = 
|map_caption     = 
|AlternativeMap  = 
|relief          = 
|label           = 
|label_position  = 
|mark            = 
|marker_size     = 
|location        = 
|nearest_city    = 
|nearest_town    = 
|coordinates     = 
|coords_ref      = 
|length          = 
|length_mi       = 
|length_km       = 
|width           = 
|width_mi        = 
|width_km        = 
|area            = 
|area_ha         = 
|area_acre       = 
|area_km2        = 
|area_sqmi       = 
|area_ref        = 
|elevation       = 
|elevation_avg   = 
|elevation_min   = 
|elevation_max   = 
|dimensions      = 
|designation     = 
|authorized      = 
|created         = 
|designated      = 
|established     = 
|disestablished  = 
|named_for       = 
|visitation_num  = 
|visitation_year = 
|visitation_ref  = 
|governing_body  = 
|administrator   = 
|operator        = 
|owner           = 
|world_heritage_site = 
|website         = 
|url             = 
|child           = 
|embedded        = 
|embedded1       = 
|embedded2       = 
))

Parameter descriptions

This table describes all parameters which can be used in building infoboxes. Only the name parameter must be assigned a value.

Field name	Description
`name`	Required. The official name of the protected area. It will be displayed at the top of the infobox. In most cases this should be the same as the article name less any disambiguation. For example if the article title is Mount Washington (New Hampshire) then `name=Mount Washington`.
`alt_name`	If there is a common English name for the area use for the `name` parameter. This parameter can be used to display the name in the local language or for an alternate English name if it is commonly used. If you would like to italicize the text use wiki markup.
`iucn_category`	Strongly recommended. The IUCN category associated with the protected area. Valid values are Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V, or VI. See IUCN Categories.
`iucn_ref`	A reference for the iucn_category.
`logo`	The logo of the area.
`logo_upright`	The upright value of the logo.
`logo_alt`	The logo alt text. See WP:ALT.
`logo_caption`	The caption that will appear below the logo.
`photo`	The name of an image file to be displayed. No special formatting is needed.
`photo_width`	Can be used to change the display width the image. The default and maximum value is 284px. Images with a horizontal orientation (landscape mode) will generally display well at the default setting. An image with vertical orientation (portrait mode) may need to be adjusted to 180px or 220px. For example `photo_width=200` and not `photo_width=200px`.
`photo_alt`	Alt text for the photo, for visually impaired readers. See WP:ALT.
`photo_caption`	The caption which will appear below the image if one is required.
`map`	The name of the location map to be displayed. See Map display methods. To use a static image, use `\|map_image=`
`map_image`	The file name of a static map image to be displayed. To use a location map, use `\|map=`.
`map_width`	Width to display the map image in pixels. The default and maximum is 284, but usually the map should be much smaller. For example: `map_width=200` (not `map_width=200px`). If a location map template is used the map size might be scaled automatically if no width is specified.
`map_alt`	Alternative text for the map image, see WP:ALT.
`map_caption`	Text to be displayed below the map image, if required.
`AlternativeMap`	Use an alternative map for the location map, where available. For additional information, see Template:Location map#AlternativeMap parameter.
`relief`	When the geographical coordinates method is used (see Map display methods), any non-blank value (`yes`, `1`, etc.) will cause the template to display a relief map image, where available. For additional information, see Template:Location map#Relief parameter.
`label`	A text message that will be displayed next to the marker. Works with `label_position` below.
`label_position`	Specifies the position of a label with respect to the marker. This is not functional when using the XY method for map display. It must be assigned a value or no label will not display. Valid values are `left`, `right`, `top` and `bottom`. See `label` above.
`mark`	The image to use for the marker. The default is Red pog.svg, unless `map=us locator blank.svg` in which case the default is Green pog.svg. See Template:Location map for more information.
`marker_size`	The display width of the marker image in pixels. The default value is 8.
`location`	The location of the protected area. Don't be too precise. County, state and country are good in the USA. If the area is within a city specify the city, state and country. If the area is in multiple counties just list the state and country. For areas in other countries adjust accordingly.
`nearest_city` `nearest_town`	Recommended if the area is not within a city or town. It could be a city with a major airport or a large gateway town where supplies and lodging are available. Use the most appropriate parameter.
`coordinates` `coords`	For the ((coord)) template. The parameters `\|format=dms` and `\|display=inline,title` are recommended. Its coordinates can be used with the location map. (Unless a value for `type:` is provided, the template will automatically use `type:landmark`. See the ((Coord)) page for more info.)
`coords_ref`	Can be used with either coordinate display method above. Strongly recommended. Specify a citation for the coordinates using `<ref>...</ref>` tags.
`length`	Length of protected area, e.g., length of a trail. The ((Convert)) template should be used.
`length_km` `length_mi`	Length of protected area, with automatic conversion to metric/imperial units.
`width`	Width of protected area. Can be used with `\|length=` to describe rough shape. The ((Convert)) template should be used.
`width_km` `width_mi`	Width of protected area, with automatic conversion to metric/imperial units.
`area`	Area of the protected area. Usually in acres or square miles for US locations and hectares or square kilometres elsewhere. The ((Convert)) template should be used. Very small areas might be specified in square feet, square yards or square metres.
`area_km2` `area_sqmi` `area_acre` `area_ha`	Area of the protected area, with automatic conversion to metric/imperial units. Preferred to using bare `\|area=`
`area_ref`	Reference to reliable source for area value.
`elevation`	Elevation of the protected area.
`dimensions`	Dimensions of the protected area.
`designation`	The legal protection offered to the park.
`authorized` `created` `designated` `established`	The date the protected area was created. See below. Use ((Start date)). For example, for Yosemite National Park, use ((Start date\|1890\|10\|1)).
`disestablished`	The date when the area became no longer protected, if any.
`named_for`
`visitation_num`	The number of visitors in a recent year if known.
`visitation_year`	The year during which the number of visitors was counted.
`visitation_ref`	Used with the visitation parameters above. Highly recommended. Specify the a citation for the visitation data using `<ref>...</ref>` tags.
`governing_body` `administrator` `operator` `owner`	The agency or organization which controls or owns the protected area. See below.
`world_heritage_site`	The year the protected area was designated a World Heritage Site. Few areas have this designation. If the article uses ((Infobox World Heritage Site)) then this parameter should not be used.
`website` `url`	The full URL of the official website with no formatting. For example: `http://www.example.org/`. Use `\|website=` to display it with the label "Website" or use `\|url=` to display it with no label.
`child`	Set to "yes" if this infobox is embedded inside another infobox.
`embedded` `embedded1`	Another infobox to place within this infobox. It will show up at the bottom. It needs to have its "embed" or "child" parameter set to 1 or yes, as appropriate.
`embedded2`	A second embedded infobox.

Alternate parameters

A few cells allow alternate parameter names which can be used to generate an appropriate label. Editors should probably not be overly concerned with using the correct label unless using the wrong label would be a blatant error.

Authorized	authorized

Created	created

Designated	designated

Established	established

Protected areas are often created as the result of a governmental procedure. For example, in the United States, national parks are established by an act of congress, National Monuments are usually created by presidential proclamation, and wilderness areas are designated by an act of congress. National Park Service Affiliated Areas are authorized.

authorized → Authorized

created → Created

designated → Designated

established → Established

Governing body	governing_body

Administrator	administrator

Operator	operator

Owner	owner

Some areas are privately owned, and it might be inappropriate to use the label Governing body. For example, the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area is affiliated with the National Park Service but is owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. Chimney Rock National Historic Site is operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society.

governing_body → Governing body

administrator → Administrator

operator → Operator

owner → Owner

Website	website

url

The website can be displayed with or without a label.

website → Website

url → (no label)

IUCN Categories

Depending on the value of the iucn_category parameter, one of the following banners will be displayed below the name. Valid values are Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V and VI. For more information read the IUCN protected area categories article. If you cannot find the correct code in a reliable source, leave blank.

IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)

IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)

IUCN category II (national park)

IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)

IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)

IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)

IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)

Examples

With map only

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
IUCN category II (national park)

Location	New South Wales, Australia
Nearest city	Sydney
Coordinates	33°39′3.6″S 151°12′3.6″E / 33.651000°S 151.201000°E / -33.651000; 151.201000
Area	154 km² (59 sq mi)
Established	October 1, 1967 (1967-10-01)
Visitors	2 million (in 2001)
Governing body	NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

((Infobox protected area
| name = Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
| iucn_category = II
| map = Australia
| relief = yes
| map_width = 200
| map_alt = A map showing the location of the park on the east coast of Australia
| location = [[New South Wales]], Australia
| nearest_city = [[Sydney]]
| coordinates = ((coord|33|39|3.6|S|151|12|3.6|E|region:AU|display=inline))
| area_km2 = 154
| established = ((start date|1967|10|1))
| visitation_num = 2 million
| visitation_year = 2001
| governing_body = [[NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service]]
))

With photograph only

Yosemite National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View
Location	California, United States
Nearest city	Mariposa
Coordinates	37°43′44″N 119°35′54″W / 37.72889°N 119.59833°W / 37.72889; -119.59833
Area	761,266 acres (3,080.73 km²)
Established	October 1, 1890 (1890-10-01)
Visitors	3,280,911 (in 2004)
Governing body	National Park Service
World Heritage site	1984
www.nps.gov/yose/

((Infobox protected area
| name = Yosemite National Park
| iucn_category = II
| photo = Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP - Diliff.jpg
| photo_alt = Mountain valley with sheer cliff on its left side, and a waterfall cascading into its right, with a clear blue sky above and many green trees below
| photo_caption = Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View
| location = [[California]], United States
| nearest_city = [[Mariposa, California|Mariposa]]
| coordinates=((coord|37|43|44|N|119|35|54|W|display = inline <!-- for documentation page only - not general practice -->))
| scale = 300000
| area_acre = 761266
| established = ((start date|1890|10|1))
| visitation_num = 3,280,911
| visitation_year = 2004
| governing_body = [[National Park Service]]
| world_heritage_site = 1984
| url = http://www.nps.gov/yose/
))

With no photograph or map

Harz National Park
Nationalparkverwaltung Harz
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Coordinates	51°47′00″N 10°34′00″E / 51.78333°N 10.56667°E / 51.78333; 10.56667
Area	8,900 ha (34 sq mi)
Established	1990, 1994, 2006
Governing body	Nationalparkverwaltung Harz

((Infobox protected area
| name            = Harz National Park
| alt_name        = ''Nationalparkverwaltung Harz''
| iucn_category   = II
| location        = [[Lower Saxony]] and [[Saxony-Anhalt]], Germany
| nearest_city    = 
| coordinates     = ((coord|51|47|00|N|10|34|00|E|region:DE_type:landmark|display=inline))
| area_ha         = 8900
| established     = 1990, 1994, 2006
| visitation_num  = 
| visitation_year = 
| governing_body  = Nationalparkverwaltung Harz
))

With photograph and map

Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Panoramic view
Map of Alberta, Canada
Location	Alberta, Canada
Nearest city	Three Hills
Coordinates	51°56′10″N 112°57′41″W / 51.93611°N 112.96139°W / 51.93611; -112.96139
Area	34.5 km² (13.3 sq mi)
Established	December 15, 1970 (1970-12-15)
Governing body	Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

((Infobox protected area
| name = Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
| photo = Dry Island Provincial Park2.jpg
| photo_alt = A green valley with a river and a road running somewhat parallel to the river
| photo_caption = Panoramic view
| photo_width = 260
| iucn_category = III
| map = Canada Alberta
| map_alt = Location the park in south central Alberta, Canada
| map_caption = Map of Alberta, Canada
| relief = yes 
| map_width = 200
| location = [[Alberta]], Canada
| nearest_city = [[Three Hills, Alberta|Three Hills]]
| coordinates     = ((coord|51|56|10|N|112|57|41|W| display = inline <!-- for documentation page only - not general practice -->))
| coords_ref = 
| area_km2 = 34.5
| established = ((start date|1970|12|15))
| governing_body = [[Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation]]
))

With embedded alternate map

Black Forest National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location of the Black Forest National Park in the northwestern Black Forest
Location	Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Coordinates	48°33′40″N 8°13′17″E / 48.56111°N 8.22139°E / 48.56111; 8.22139
Black Forest National Park in the southwest of the map

((Infobox protected area
| name = Black Forest National Park
| iucn_category = II
| image_map = Nationalpark-Schwarzwald-Lageplan.png
| map_alt = 
| map_caption = Location of the Black Forest National Park in the northwestern Black Forest
| relief =
| location = [[Baden-Württemberg]], Germany
| coordinates     = ((coord|48|33|40|N|8|13|17|E| display = inline <!-- for documentation page only - not general practice -->))
| embedded = ((Location map | Germany
 | AlternativeMap = Karte Nationalparks Deutschland high.png
 | caption = Black Forest National Park in the southwest of the map
 | coordinates     = ((coord|48|33|40|N|8|13|17|E)) 
 | border = none
 | width = 300
 ))
))

Map display methods

Any image of a map showing the location of the protected area can be used.

Display a marker on a map using a template and geographic coordinates

A marker can be superimposed on a map using one of a set of special map templates. To display a marker, the geographic coordinates must be specified using the ((Coord)) template inside the |coordinates= parameter. See the documentation for ((Location map)). The parameters for this template map to a subset of the parameters used by ((Location map)). A map template can be found using these sources:

List of templates – Many of the listed items are redirects and a few templates may not function as expected.

Category:Location map templates - templates sorted by category.

Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:Location map/Info – a search that might help.

Special:PrefixIndex/Module:Location map/data/ – another search that might help.

Special:Prefixindex/Template:Location map – another search that might help.

All of the names begin with the words "Location map" followed by the area covered. The value you need to specify is the area name. The map template for Canada is Location map/data/Canada. In this case specify |map=Canada.

Four Corners, Canada
Example using geographic coordinates
Coordinates	60°N 102°W / 60°N 102°W / 60; -102

((Infobox protected area
| name = Four Corners, Canada
| map = Canada
| map_caption = Example using geographic coordinates
| coordinates = ((coord|60|N|102|W|display=inline <!-- for documentation page only - not general practice --> ))
))

By default, ((Coord)) displays in the infobox only in the page title. Parameter |display=inline,title can be added to make the coordinates display at the top of the page as well.

TemplateData

TemplateData documentation used by VisualEditor and other tools

See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox protected area in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Infobox protected area

No description.

Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Name	`name`	Name of protected area	String	required
Alternative Name	`alt_name`	Common name for the protected area	String	optional
IUCN Category	`iucn_category`	IUCN Category associated with the protected area	String	optional
Logo	`logo`	The logo of the protected area	File	optional
Logo alt	`logo_alt`	The alt text for the logo	String	optional
Logo upright	`logo_upright`	The upright value for the logo Example 1.2	Number	optional
Logo caption	`logo_caption`	The caption that goes beneath the logo	String	optional
Photo	`photo`	Image for the protected area	Page name	optional
Photo Width	`photo_width`	Width of the image given by photo	Number	optional
Photo Alternative Text	`photo_alt`	Alternative text to be displayed if image doesn't appear for any reason	String	optional
Photo Caption	`photo_caption`	Caption for the photo	String	optional
Map	`map`	Location map for the protected area	Page name	optional
Map image	`map_image`	Map image for the protected area	Page name	optional
Map Alternative Text	`map_alt`	Alternative text to display if the map doesn't display for whatever reasons	String	optional
Map Caption	`map_caption`	Caption for the map	String	optional
Map Width	`map_width`	Width of the map	Number	optional
Relief	`relief`	When the geographical coordinates method is used, any non-blank value will cause the template to display a relief map image	String	optional
Location	`location`	Location of the protected area	String	optional
Nearest city or town	`nearest_city` `nearest_town`	Nearest city from the protected area	String	optional
Coordinates	`coordinates` `coords`	When this option is used the type, region, scale, source, format and display parameters are not functional but this data can be entered in the ((Coord)) template.	String	optional
Coordinates Reference	`coords_ref`	Can be used with either coordinate display method above	String	optional
Length	`length`	Length of protected area	Number	optional
Width	`width`	Width of protected area	Number	optional
Area	`area`	Area covered by protected area	Number	optional
Established	`established` `authorized` `created` `designated`	The date on which the protected area was established, authorized, created, or designated	Line	optional
Disestablished	`disestablished`	The date on which the protected area became no longer protected	Line	optional
Visitation Number	`visitation_num`	Number of visitors in a recent year	Line	optional
Visitation Year	`visitation_year`	The year in which visitors were counted	Line	optional
Visitation Reference	`visitation_ref`	Reference of visitation data in <ref > </ref>	String	optional
Governing Body	`governing_body` `administrator` `operator` `owner`	The agency or organization which controls or owns the protected area	String	optional
World Heritage Site	`world_heritage_site`	The year the protected area was designated a World Heritage Site	Line	optional
Website	`website` `url`	The full URL of the official website with no formatting	String	optional
Child	`child`	Yes if infobox is embedded inside another infobox	String	optional
Embedded 1	`embedded` `embedded1`	Another infobox to place within this infobox	String	optional
Embedded 2	`embedded2`	Another infobox to place within this infobox	String	optional
elevation	`elevation`	no description	Unknown	optional
elevation_avg	`elevation_avg`	no description	Unknown	optional
elevation_min	`elevation_min`	no description	Unknown	optional
elevation_max	`elevation_max`	no description	Unknown	optional

Microformat

The articles created using this template include an hCard microformat. For more information read this.

Tracking categories

Category:Pages using infobox protected area with unknown parameters (5)