natural area
C4147
concept
A natural area is a geographically defined region where ecosystems, landscapes, and native species are preserved or minimally altered, often designated for conservation, recreation, or scientific study.
Observed surface forms (24)
- wilderness area ×44
- regional natural park ×11
- country park ×10
- provincial park ×7
- natural heritage site ×5
- natural park ×4
- national lakeshore ×2
- wetland park ×2
- Outstanding Natural Area ×1
- botanical reserve ×1
- ecological park ×1
- ecologically significant area ×1
- natural heritage region ×1
- natural rock formation ×1
- natural runway ×1
- nature area ×1
- nature park ×1
- nature sanctuary ×1
- open space preserve ×1
- safari area ×1
- scenic natural attraction ×1
- state natural area ×1
- wild forest area ×1
- área natural protegida ×1
Instances (106)
- Mokelumne Wilderness (portion) via concept surface "wilderness area"
- Ossehoek via concept surface "nature area"
- Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve via concept surface "open space preserve"
- Boggart Hole Clough via concept surface "country park"
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area via concept surface "state natural area"
- Golden Trout Wilderness (portion) via concept surface "wilderness area"