Protected areas or conservation areas are locations that receive protection because of their recognized natural or cultural values. Protected areas are those areas in which human …

The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database of marine and terrestrial protected areas.

Area designations categorised as protected areas are those under protected area frameworks, that have legal or other effective protection at the national level. Some have additional …

Dec 5, 2024 · A protected area is a clearly defined geographic space, which is recognized, dedicated, and managed to conserve its ecosystem. The designation of protected areas is a …

The USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US) is the official GIS-based national inventory of protected area boundaries within the U.S. It includes public lands and parks, …

Feb 16, 2024 · Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs) are one of the most effective tools for preventing loss of natural ecosystems and species, as well as to achieve long-term …

Oct 4, 2022 · Protected areas and land use IUCN works to protect ecosystems, promote the sustainable use of landscapes and advance justice and equity in conservation.

What are Protected Areas? Protected areas can take on many different forms, such as national parks, wilderness areas, community conserved areas, nature reserves and privately owned …

The USGS geospatial database is regularly updated and includes every protected area in the United States, from public land and parks to wilderness areas, National Wildlife Refuges, …

Protected areas are the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation; they maintain key habitats, provide refugia, allow for species migration and movement, and ensure the maintenance of …