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A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, funga, or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for purposes of conservation and to provide ...
Kogelberg Nature Reserve is a nature reserve of 3,000 ha (7,400 acres) comprising the Kogelberg Mountain Range, to the east of Cape Town, South Africa. With about 1600 plant species, it contains a floral diversity per unit area that is greater than anywhere else in the world.
In France, national nature reserves have been designated since 1976, [2] and are designated by a decree from either a minister or the Conseil d'Etat. [3] As of 2022 there are 168 natural nature reserves in France. [4] [5] Néouvielle National Nature Reserve
Strict nature reserves and wilderness areas are protected areas that are created and managed mainly for the purposes of research or for the protection of large, unspoiled areas of wilderness. Their primary purpose is the preservation of biodiversity and as essential reference areas for scientific work and environmental monitoring .
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The term “nature reserves” is only used in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia. [1]As of 2014, 1767 protected areas whose titles include the words “nature reserve” have been listed on the National Reserve System with a total area of 113,382.42 hectares (280,174.1 acres) or 1.47% of the Australian territorial area.
In 1992 Yorkshire Water proposed that the site of a former sewage works be used as a nature reserve. Discussion with local wildlife groups followed and the idea was approved. After several years of planning and fund-raising, the reserve was created in 1999 and opened by Michael Meacher, Minister of State for the Environment, the following year. [1]
On January 2025 it was ammounced that The Milovice Nature Reserve, has become the first in Czechia to receive the nation's top three ecological awards. By reintroducing large herbivores such as European bison, Tauros cattle, and Exmoor ponies, the reserve has successfully restored its unique ecosystem, leading to increased biodiversity. This ...