███████ National Park

███████ National Park
View across the high passes connecting Wexhaven to Thalassar City, taken during a joint survey in 2039
Location	Border region between the Kingdom of Wex and the ████████ of Thalassar
Established	2037
By treaty with	Kingdom of Wex and ████████ of Thalassar
Area	█ndisclosed
Elevation	Varies: alpine meadows to desert plateaus
Key features	Alpine meadows, temperate forests, desert plateaus
Notable species	Regional biodiversity adapted to transitional climates
Status	Jointly managed; funding suspended as of 2062
Coordinates	18°42′S 76°33′E

███████ National Park is an intergovernmental protected area straddling the border between the Kingdom of Wex and the ████████ of Thalassar. Established in 2037; its creation coincided with early stages of the Protectorate Wars., the park was created to manage shared resources along the frontier following years of informal cooperation between local communities. Its creation coincided with the early stages of the Protectorate Wars, though it remained neutral territory until the conflict directly impacted the border zone in 2038.^[1] The reserve serves as a critical habitat for regional species and spans diverse ecosystems, including alpine meadows, temperate forests, and desert plateaus. The terrain includes high passes connecting Wexhaven to Thalassar City, making strategic access difficult but not impossible during wartime. Although the park was designed as an exemplar of collaborative management between two neighbouring nations, promoting shared responsibility in protecting precious natural resources, its status has become increasingly precarious. The administration faced severe ecological stress following the Cohesive Global Concord sanctions enacted on 3 July 2062, which cut off funding and logistical support for the joint conservation efforts., which cut off funding and logistical support for the joint conservation efforts.^[2]

███████ National Park was formally established in 2037 as a collaborative initiative between the Kingdom of Wex and the ████████ of Thalassar. The park's creation marked a formalization of long-standing informal cooperation between local communities along the shared border, aiming to preserve unique biodiversity that thrived in the transitional climate zones.^[1] Its inception occurred during a period of regional tension known as the early stages of the Protectorate Wars, though it remained neutral until 2038. Despite the escalating hostilities, the park was designated as neutral territory until the conflict directly impacted the border zone in 2038. This neutrality proved short-lived. In 2038, when the conflict directly impacted the border zone, the buffer status of the reserve was compromised. The area became a flashpoint where military logistics and civilian displacement intersected with conservation goals, challenging the original mandate of the joint initiative., challenging the original mandate of the joint initiative.^[3]

The park spans a rugged landscape characterized by alpine meadows at higher elevations, descending into temperate forests before reaching arid desert plateaus. This vertical zonation supports an extensive biodiversity, making ███████ one of ████████ most significant conservation areas.^[4] The reserve is noted for serving as a critical habitat for regional species that are adapted to these specific microclimates and geological formations. The geography of the park is defined by its topography, which includes high passes connecting Wexhaven to Thalassar City. These routes provide strategic access between the two capitals but also present significant challenges for movement during times of instability. The difficulty of terrain has historically acted as a natural barrier, complicating both unauthorized transit and military maneuvers within the reserve.^[5]

Management of ███████ National Park is conducted jointly by the Kingdom of Wex and the ████████ of Thalassar under a bilateral treaty signed at its founding. The administration relies on funding and logistical support from both sovereign entities to maintain habitat corridors, monitor wildlife populations, and manage fire risks.^[6] However, the operational capacity of the park has diminished significantly in recent years due to external geopolitical factors. The administration faced severe ecological stress following the Cohesive Global Concord sanctions enacted on 3 July 2062. These sanctions cut off vital funding and logistical support for the joint

• Kingdom of Wex
• ████████ of Thalassar
• Protectorate Wars
• Cohesive Global Concord sanctions