nature reserve

noun

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

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Days later, China’s powerful State Council declared a nature reserve over much of the shoal, drawing protests from both Manila and Washington over the unilateral move. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 The new species inhabits an incredibly small range, leaving it at risk of habitat changes despite living inside a nature reserve, according to the study. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Private nature reserve Loterie Farm offers a hiking trail and the Jungle Kids Adventure Park for young visitors. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 It’s hidden within the 30-hectare El Torón nature reserve and offers in-room spa services, excursions to nearby beaches for sunning and surfing, and cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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