Conservation designation
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A conservation designation is a name and/or acronym which explains the status of an area of land in terms of conservation or protection.
Examples
United Kingdom
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- Environmentally sensitive area
- Local nature reserve (LNR)
- Marine nature reserve (MNR)
- National nature reserve (NNR)
- National scenic area (NSA)
- Nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ)
- Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
For a comprehensive list, see Conservation in the United Kingdom
European Union
United States of America
Multi-national
- Under the Berne Convention
- Ramsar site
See also