Ministry of the Interior | Kingdom of Eyehasseen
📘 Overview
The National Parks and Forestry Service (NPFS) is a division of the Ministry of the Interior tasked with the stewardship, preservation, and public accessibility of the Kingdom’s forests, wilderness areas, natural preserves, and historic landscapes. Established by Royal Decree in 1954, the NPFS is charged with protecting Eyehasseen’s environmental and cultural heritage through the management of national parks, forest lands, and conservation zones.
Through a combination of environmental science, public engagement, and heritage conservation, the NPFS maintains the natural beauty of the Kingdom while ensuring that its resources remain accessible and sustainable for all citizens.
🌳 Core Responsibilities
Park Management & Public Access
- Operation and maintenance of designated national parks and nature preserves
- Development of public trails, camping areas, observation points, and signage
- Promotion of responsible recreation and outdoor education
- Enforcement of conservation ordinances within park lands
Forest Conservation & Ecology
- Protection of the Kingdom’s woodlands, including both native and cultivated forests
- Reforestation and tree health monitoring initiatives
- Regulation of timber harvesting, firewood permits, and forest land use
- Fire mitigation planning and coordination with regional emergency services
Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage
- Monitoring and protection of native plant and animal species
- Oversight of Sacred Grove Ordinances and protection of historically significant natural sites
- Coordination with the Ministry of Culture on heritage tree programs and landmark preservation
🧑💼 Leadership
Chief Ranger and Director of the NPFS
Sylvaine Merrit, M.S. (Environmental Stewardship)
- A veteran forest ecologist and former warden of the Eastern Valley Conservancy
- Known for her work in developing sustainable trail systems and habitat recovery zones
Deputy Director for Parks & Visitor Services
Harold Pexley
- Oversees maintenance, interpretation programs, ranger training, and park facilities
Forestry Operations Supervisor
Ivo Murn
- Manages woodland stewardship, reforestation, and selective timber programs
🏞️ Designated National Parks & Preserves
- Veldenwild National Forest – The largest continuous woodland in the Kingdom, known for its ancient oak corridors
- Stonehaven Peaks Preserve – A highland region with rare alpine flora and designated stargazing zones
- The Eastern Greenfold – Wetland and low forest ecosystem, habitat to the Kingdom’s migratory birds
- Mount Halcyon Heritage Grove – Site of historic monastic retreat and still-active pilgrimage trail
All national parks are open to the public during daylight hours unless otherwise posted. Fires, foraging, and construction are regulated under the Forestry Access Code.
🏆 Recent Projects
- Restoration of Hightrail Pathway, improving access to the Veldenwild Watchtower
- Launch of the Junior Ranger Program for youth outdoor education
- Completion of a forest census in the Northern Quadrant with drone and hoof patrol integration
- Publication of the “Guide to Native Flora of Eyehasseen”, now available in print and digital formats
📬 Public Resources & Contact
Services available:
- Trail maps and park guides
- Volunteer ranger programs
- Forestry permit requests (camping, foraging, research access)
- Reports of fire risk, invasive species, or unauthorized tree-felling
Contact the National Parks and Forestry Service
Civic Offices, Tiergarten Square – Ministry of the Interior
📞 +EHS-34-2025-002