nature preserve
Conservation land area
A nature preserve is a protected area of land or water set aside to conserve wildlife, plants, or ecosystems in their natural state.
Unlike parks designed for recreation, preserves prioritize habitat protection, often restricting human activity: The nature preserve prohibits hunting and off-trail hiking.
Also called a nature reserve.
- wildlife sanctuaryProtected area for animals
- protected areaConserved natural zone
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- forest reserveProtected wooded land
old growth · wilderness · habitat restoration · wildlife corridor · wildlife refuge · wetlands · environment · marine reserve · land trust · habitat · ecosystem · leave no trace · birding · bird watching · field guide · fauna · boardwalk · scenic overlook
- mountain reservesnational park, wilderness area, forest reserve, conservation area, mountain wilderness
- hikingtrail, hike, hiker, trails, day hikes
- outdoor placespark, yard, backyard, front yard, shore
- conservationconservation, wildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary
- educational siteszoo, aquarium, art museum, botanical garden, history museum
- nature attractionswildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge, botanical garden, arboretum, zoo
nature preserveindustrial zone
Area designated for factories
urban development · commercial district · strip mall · housing development · shopping center
nature preserveconcrete jungle
Dense cityscape, few parks
urban sprawl · parking lot · downtown · city center · metropolis
nature preservepublic park
Municipal recreation grounds
commercial property · amusement park · resort · theme park · recreational facility
natural, nature, preserve, preserved, preserving, nature preserves