ecological reserve
Guarded natural area
An ecological reserve is an area of land or water set aside for conservation, typically to protect ecosystems, habitats, or species from human disturbance.
Unlike parks designed for recreation, ecological reserves prioritize preservation over public access: The coastal ecological reserve prohibits camping to protect nesting seabirds.
Research and limited educational visits may be permitted.
- no-take zoneArea forbidding wildlife removal
- marine sanctuaryProtected ocean habitat area
- protected areaConserved natural zone
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
rare plants · biodiversity · wetlands · rewilding · endemic species · wildlife corridors · critical habitat · habitat protection · ecotourism · grasslands · land trusts · scientific research · climate resilience · wildlife sanctuary · forests · refuge · preserve · set aside
ecological reserveindustrial zone
Area designated for factories
strip mine · oil field · housing development · quarry · landfill
ecological reserveamusement park
Recreational attraction complex
theme park · beach resort · public park · tourist attraction · resort