pristine ecosystem
Unspoiled natural environment
A pristine ecosystem is a natural environment that remains undisturbed by human activity—no pollution, development, or introduced species.
The term appears frequently in conservation discussions, though truly pristine ecosystems have become vanishingly rare: The Amazon still contains pockets of pristine ecosystem.
Scientists debate whether any landscape on Earth now qualifies.
- untouched wildernessLand never altered by people
- virgin forestForest never harvested
- old-growth forestsLong-established, uncut woodlands
- natural habitatWhere organisms naturally occur
- biodiversityRange of life forms
species diversity · protected areas · national park · deforestation · wildlife corridors · pollution · resilience · clean water · ecological balance · coral reefs · native species · tundra regions · invasive species · keystone species · climate change · sustainable practices · savannas · carbon sink
pristine ecosystemindustrial zone
Area designated for factories
urban environment · built environment · landfill · urban sprawl · city
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