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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resources
  3. conservation areas
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resource management
  3. natural resources conservation
  4. conservation areas

Preferred term

conservation areas

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An area of special interest due to its wildlife, natural features or historic value which is protected by laws or regulations in order to safeguard and conserve its character, viability and appearance for future generations.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • conservation preserves
  • conservation reserves
  • conservation sites
  • ecological reserves
  • nature preserves
  • nature reserves
  • protected areas
  • wildlife preserves
  • wildlife refuges
  • wildlife reserves
  • wildlife sanctuaries

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28595

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