nature reserve

noun

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

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For a different perspective, paths up to Galgberget, the nature reserve just outside the walls, reward walkers with panoramic views across the town and the Baltic. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The brief visit caught the attention of the nature reserve staff — and for good reason. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 My journey ends at the Ridges Sanctuary, a private, not-for-profit nature reserve created in 1937 to protect Door County’s most sensitive ecosystem. Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025 The crew shot some scenes in the dunes on the islet of S’Espalmador, which is located located within a UNESCO World Heritage nature reserve that spans the islands of Ibiza and Formentera. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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