nature sanctuary
Protected wild area
A nature sanctuary is a protected area where wildlife and habitats are preserved from development and hunting.
Unlike parks designed for recreation, sanctuaries prioritize the well-being of plants and animals over human access: The wetland was designated a nature sanctuary to protect migratory birds.
Some sanctuaries rehabilitate injured or rescued animals.
- forest preserveProtected area of trees
- old growthUndisturbed ancient forest
- wildlife refugeProtected area for animals
- nesting groundsWhere animals reproduce
- ecological reserveProtected land for wildlife
ecosystem · protected area · land trust · birdsong · scenic overlook · habitat · native plants · walking path · ecotourism · quiet retreat · ranger station · endemic species · conservation policy · environmental education · flora · rustle · fauna · hush
- nature reserveswildlife refuge, national park, forest preserve, wildlife park, forest reserve
- wildlife sanctuarieswildlife reserve, wildlife preserve, wildlife refuge, wildlife haven, wildlife park
- ecovillagesecovillage, cohousing
- national parksYellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Everglades, Glacier National Park
- parkland regionnational park, state park, wildlife refuge, wilderness area, conservation area
- retreatsspa, retreat house, meditation retreat, writing retreat, wellness retreat
nature sanctuaryfactory farm
Industrial-scale livestock facility
slaughterhouse · fur farm · zoo · circus · puppy mill
nature sanctuaryindustrial zone
Area designated for factories
urban sprawl · strip mine · oil refinery · logging site · oil field