Őrség National Park () is a Hungarian National Park established in 2002 with a total area of .The Őrség National Park
/ref> The region takes its name ''Őrség'' (meaning 'watch post') from the

Magyars Hungarians, also known as Magyars, are an ethnic group native to Hungary (), who share a common culture, language and history. They also have a notable presence in former parts of the Kingdom of Hungary. The Hungarian language belongs to the ...

, who in order to defend the western gates, built watch posts across this land. Over the centuries, the landscape has been shaped by

farming Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created ...

on small sections keeping harmony in relations with nature and maintaining

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References

*https://www.orseg.info/en/index.html National parks of Hungary Protected areas established in 2002 Birdwatching sites in Hungary 2002 establishments in Hungary {{Hungary-geo-stub