conservation lands
Safeguarded natural areas
Conservation lands are areas set aside and managed to protect natural resources, wildlife habitats, or ecosystems.
The term encompasses public and private holdings—national forests, wildlife refuges, nature preserves, and land trust properties.
Conservation lands may permit limited use like hiking or hunting while restricting development: The county acquired two hundred acres of conservation lands along the river.
- hiking trailsRecreational walking routes outdoors
- trail headDesignated hiking origin point
- wildlife habitatEnvironment supporting wild species
- bird sanctuaryProtected area for avians
- biodiversityRange of life forms
nature reserves · sacred groves · indigenous territories · crown land · endangered species · sustainable fisheries · wildflower meadow · protected areas · historic landmarks · forest reserves · open space · archaeological sites · wetlands · greenways · marine sanctuaries · national parks · ceremonial grounds · scenic vistas
- Protected Ecosystemsnational parks, wildlife reserves, marine sanctuaries, World Heritage Sites, natural monuments
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- Pacific NorthwestAlaska, Seattle, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington
- public propertypublic land, public park, state property, public library, federal land
- land rightsland rights, land title, easement, easements, freehold
conservation landscommercial property
Buildings for business use
industrial zones · strip mines · industrial parks · mining claims · business parks
conservation landsurban sprawl
Uncontrolled peripheral development
construction sites · housing developments · cleared land · strip malls · parking lots
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