nature reserve

noun

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

Examples of nature reserve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a result, both residents and tourists were forced to evacuate as flames scorched the island, including damaging an inland nature reserve, according to The Associated Press. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024 Nestled in a lush private bay on the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the InterContinential Da Nang is one of the dreamiest getaways in Vietnam. Anna Haines, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Waweru contacted the nature reserve and eventually visited herself, the university said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024 The town is famous for its proximity to the still-active Etna, as well as the Isola Bella nature reserve and for its medieval architecture. James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024 On Lake San Martin, several hours north of El Calafate, there's also the pristine private nature reserve that houses Estancia El Condor, named for the nearby condor nesting sites. Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023 The Four Seasons here is nestled on the edge of a 3,000-acre nature reserve, with 6 miles of private beach. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2023 Located in the heart of a nature reserve that had been witnessing a tourism revival, Beit Jann normally sees thousands of weekend visitors: bird-watchers, backpackers, and couples looking for a romantic getaway in one of its dozens of guesthouses. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024 Famed architect David Rockwell designed the Riviera Maya Edition, which opens this February amid a 620-acre nature reserve. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023

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“Nature reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20reserve. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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