IUCN Category VI

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IUCN Category VI is a type of protected area that allows sustainable use of natural resources while conserving ecosystems and biodiversity.

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All labels observed (3)

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Predicate Object
instanceOf IUCN protected area management category
protected area category
administeredBy IUCN
surface form: International Union for Conservation of Nature
allows low-level non-industrial natural resource use
recreation compatible with conservation objectives
research and monitoring
subsistence resource use by local communities
sustainable natural resource use
contrastsWith IUCN Category II
IUCN Category III
IUCN Category IV
IUCN Category Ia
IUCN Category Ib (wilderness area)
surface form: IUCN Category Ib

IUCN Category V (protected landscape/seascape)
surface form: IUCN Category V
definedIn IUCN Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories
emphasizes integration of conservation and sustainable use
long-term protection of natural ecosystems
maintenance of ecosystem services
sustainable livelihoods for local communities
hasAbbreviation Category VI
hasAlternativeName Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources
hasConservationFocus habitats and species of regional importance
large-scale ecosystems
hasKeyCriterion natural condition must predominate over modified areas
sustainable use must not undermine conservation objectives
hasPurpose conservation of biodiversity
conservation of ecosystems
promotion of sustainable use of natural resources
mainObjective protect natural ecosystems and use natural resources sustainably
managementAuthority can be co-managed
can be community-based
can be governmental
can be private
oftenDesignatedFor landscapes where traditional resource use is important
large natural areas with low population density
partOf IUCN protected area categories I–VI
recognizes rights and roles of indigenous peoples
rights and roles of local communities
requires majority of area to be in natural condition
management plan or equivalent planning document
management to be consistent with conservation of ecosystems
supports biodiversity conservation outside strictly protected cores
sustainable use compatible with nature conservation
typicalLandUse sustainable fishing
sustainable forestry
sustainable grazing
traditional resource use by indigenous peoples
usedIn national protected area systems worldwide

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IUCN Category II contrastsWith IUCN Category VI
National Preserves conservationCategory IUCN Category VI
subject surface form: National preserve
this entity surface form: IUCN protected area category VI
Sequoia National Forest hasConservationStatus IUCN Category VI
this entity surface form: IUCN Category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
IUCN Category III relatedTo IUCN Category VI
IUCN Category IV differsFrom IUCN Category VI
Tonto National Forest hasProtectedAreaDesignation IUCN Category VI
this entity surface form: IUCN Category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)