nature preserve

noun

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

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The beach looks toward an offshore nature preserve, Îles Cerbicale, whose clear waters attract scuba divers and snorkelers. Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The Botany is a 20-villa resort tucked inside the Preserve at Botany Bay, a 300-acre private nature preserve located on the island’s western tip. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Surrounding the Grass River and its tributaries, the nature preserve is home to almost 150 species of birds and as well as many species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026 Designed in partnership with Studio DB, the boutique features custom details inspired by Montecito and the nearby Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, a nature preserve in Santa Barbara County. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nature preserve

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“Nature preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20preserve. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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