nature reserve

noun

: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes

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Potential plans include the development of a nature reserve and the development of biological corridors. Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Jan Mayen was declared a nature reserve in 2010 and has strict regulations on visitors. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025 This nature reserve comprises 518 acres (210 hectares), with a total of 1,388 acres (500 hectares) being the ultimate goal. Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Group Saving Endangered Lions Helps Lioness Remove Porcupine Quills: 'Probably Saved Her Life' While Nairobi National Park is fenced in on three sides, the southern border of the nature reserve is left open, according to reporting by BBC. Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nature reserve

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“Nature reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20reserve. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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