nature reserve
Protected wilderness area
A nature reserve is an area of land set aside and protected for wildlife, plants, or ecosystems to remain undisturbed.
Hunting, development, and other human activities are typically restricted or prohibited.
Nature reserves range from small local sites to vast wilderness areas: The wetland was designated a nature reserve to protect migratory birds.
Waterlogged land ecosystem
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
tundra · desert · chaparral · coral reef · aquatic · terrestrial · ecotone · woodland
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- endemicNative to one area
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
habitat · ecology · biome · niche · keystone · pollinators · invertebrates · mammals
Kept from harm
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- restorationReturning something to condition
management · conservancy · reforestation · land trust · buffer zone · corridor · greenbelt · reclamation
Animal life collectively
- migrationMovement to new territory
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- predatorsAnimals that kill prey
- herbivoresFauna consuming only plants
carnivores · nocturnal · diurnal · flock · herd · reintroduction · tracking · birdwatching
Place of safety
- havenShelter from danger
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
- shelterProtected place or structure
asylum · undisturbed · pristine · untouched · wilderness · seclusion · peaceful · tranquil
Information point for guests
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- guided tourEscorted group sightseeing experience
- wildlife viewingObserving animals in habitat
birdwatching · photography · interpretation · signage · permit · entrance fee · education · outreach
wetland
Waterlogged land ecosystem
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
savanna · tundra · desert · chaparral · coral reef · aquatic · terrestrial · ecotone · woodland · marsh
ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
fauna · habitat · ecology · biome · niche · keystone · pollinators · invertebrates · mammals · amphibians
protected
Kept from harm
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
restoration · management · conservancy · reforestation · land trust · buffer zone · corridor · greenbelt · reclamation · rehabilitation
fauna
Animal life collectively
herbivores · carnivores · nocturnal · diurnal · flock · herd · reintroduction · tracking · birdwatching · sightings
refuge
Place of safety
- havenShelter from danger
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
shelter · asylum · undisturbed · pristine · untouched · wilderness · seclusion · peaceful · tranquil · serene
visitor center
Information point for guests
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- guided tourEscorted group sightseeing experience
wildlife viewing · birdwatching · photography · interpretation · signage · permit · entrance fee · education · outreach · sustainable tourism
- tourist attractionstheme parks, amusement parks, museum, water parks, zoos
- conservationconservation, wildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary
- nature reserveswildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge, national park, forest preserve, wildlife park
- protected areaswildlife sanctuary, protected area, wildlife refuge, conservation area, national park
- wildlife sanctuarieswildlife sanctuary, wildlife preserve, wildlife refuge, wildlife haven, wildlife park
- protected landsnational park, national parks, wildlife refuge, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas
nature reserveindustrial zone
Area designated for factories
urban sprawl · shopping mall · commercial development · housing development · strip mall
nature reservehunting ground
Territory for pursuing prey
factory farm · industrial zone · oil field · fracking site · fur farm
nature reservewasteland
Uninhabitable barren region
toxic waste dump · dead zone · contaminated area · blighted area · dump
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