conservation areas
Shielded natural regions
Conservation areas are designated zones where development and land use are restricted to protect natural habitats, wildlife, historic character, or architectural heritage.
In the UK, conservation areas typically preserve the character of historic neighborhoods: The Victorian terraces are protected because we're in a conservation area.
In environmental contexts, conservation areas protect ecosystems and biodiversity from human encroachment.
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- protected landArea shielded from development
- land stewardshipResponsible care of terrain
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
old growth forest · hiking trails · trail head · scenic overlook · bird sanctuary · endangered species · heritage site · nature trail · cultural landscape · wildlife habitats · habitat restoration · sacred grove · green belt · urban green space · archaeological sites · marine reserve · no-take zone · ecological reserve
- conservationwildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary, preservation
- butterfly habitatsmeadow, meadows, garden, gardens, butterfly garden
- green spacescity parks, park, greenbelts, green belt, green belts
- Historic DistrictsFrench Quarter, historic district, Latin Quarter, historic buildings, historic building
- natural areasnature reserve, nature reserves, wilderness areas, wetland, wildlife refuge
- protected areasnature reserve, wildlife sanctuary, protected area, wildlife refuge, national park
conservation areasenterprise zones
Tax-advantaged areas spurring growth
construction sites · industrial parks · commercial districts · free trade zones
conservation areasindustrial zones
Areas designated for manufacturing
mining areas · strip mines · quarries · drilling sites · dumping grounds