forest preserve
Guarded natural area
A forest preserve is a tract of woodland protected from development and maintained in its natural state, typically by a government or conservation organization.
Unlike national parks, forest preserves are often local or regional: The county forest preserve offers hiking trails and picnic areas.
The term emphasizes preservation of the forest ecosystem rather than recreation, though public access is usually permitted.
- nature reserveProtected habitat area
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- old growthUndisturbed ancient forest
tree canopy · native species · wildlife corridor · watershed areas · hiking trails · nature walk · land trusts · endangered species · wilderness area · reforestation · stewardship · prescribed burns · habitat restoration · protected areas · nature centers · Cook County · invasive species · birdwatching
- nature preservehiking trails, hiking trail, trails, walking path, wildlife sanctuary
- forestswoods, pine trees, maple trees, spruce trees, grove
- conservationconservation, wildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary
- natural areasnature reserve, nature reserves, wilderness areas, wetland, wildlife refuge
- nature reservesnature reserve, nature sanctuary, wildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge, national park
- parkland regionnational park, state park, nature reserve, wildlife refuge, wilderness area
forest preservelumber yard
Wood retail facility
logging site · tree farm · strip mine · wood lot · quarry
forest preserveindustrial park
Zoned area for factories
shopping mall · housing development · commercial district · concrete jungle · parking lot