ecological preserve
Guarded natural area
An ecological preserve is a protected area of land or water set aside to maintain natural habitats and biodiversity.
Unlike parks designed for recreation, ecological preserves prioritize conservation—human access may be limited or prohibited to minimize disturbance to wildlife and ecosystems: The wetland was designated an ecological preserve to protect migratory bird populations.
- nature sanctuaryProtected habitat for animals
- protected landArea shielded from development
- keystone speciesOutsized ecological impact organism
- fire managementControlling flames and burns
- biodiversityRange of life forms
ecotourism · rewilding · endangered species · citizen science · native plants · environmental education · ecosystem restoration · freshwater systems · habitat protection · wildlife corridors · buffer zone · zoning regulations · research stations · ranger station · no-take zone · volunteer programs · migratory birds · bird watching
ecological preservestrip mine
Surface-level ore extraction
industrial zone · factory farm · oil field · quarry · urban development
ecological preserveindustrial complex
Grouped production facilities
urban sprawl · city center · shopping mall · suburban development · parking lot
ecological preservetoxic waste dump
Repository for dangerous chemicals
landfill · contaminated zone · brownfield · dead zone · slag heap
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