Ohio Nature Preserves system

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The Ohio Nature Preserves system is a statewide network of protected natural areas dedicated to conserving Ohio’s rare, unique, and ecologically significant landscapes and species.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf conservation program
protected area system
statewide network of protected natural areas
accessRegulation some preserves require permits or restricted access
adminCenter Columbus, Ohio NERFINISHED
allows low-impact public access in many preserves
conservationApproach limiting intensive recreational development
long-term protection of natural areas
contributesTo protection of Ohio’s natural heritage
regional biodiversity conservation in the Midwest
country United States of America
surface form: United States
distinguishedFrom Ohio State Parks by stronger resource protection emphasis
establishedFor permanent protection of outstanding natural areas
focusesOn ecologically sensitive habitats
endangered species in Ohio
geologically significant features
high-quality natural communities
rare animal species
rare plant species
threatened species in Ohio
governedBy Ohio Revised Code provisions on nature preserves
hasDesignation state nature preserve
hasPart state nature preserves
includesHabitatType bogs
fens
forests
glacial features
gorges and ravines
prairies
wetlands
jurisdiction State of Ohio government NERFINISHED
legalStatus protected areas under Ohio law
locatedIn Ohio
managedBy Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves NERFINISHED
managementGoal maintain natural ecological processes
minimize human disturbance in sensitive areas
operatedBy Ohio Department of Natural Resources NERFINISHED
purpose conservation of rare species
conservation of unique natural features
preservation of biodiversity in Ohio
protection of ecologically significant landscapes
relatedTo Ohio State Parks NERFINISHED
Ohio wildlife areas NERFINISHED
scale statewide
supportsActivity environmental education
nature study
scientific research

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources hasPart Ohio Nature Preserves system