nature preserve

noun

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

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The county's history dates back even further, though. Pre-colonization, Fort Ancient, a 2,000-year-old earthworks site and nature preserve, was built by Indigenous people for ceremonial purposes. —

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024 Brian Kolfage disagreed and took his battle with the Butterfly Center to Twitter, claiming that this nature preserve was actually a hub of human trafficking. —

Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024 Outdoor enthusiasts will love Anne Springs Close Greenway, a nature preserve that’s over twice the size of Central Park in New York City. —

Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024 American Prairie is in the process of creating the largest nature preserve in the lower 48, with a goal of creating a 3.2 million–acre reserve. —

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