category ia aldabra atoll national park and world heritage site: seychelles
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Category Ia
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
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Strictly protected to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity, where human visitation is controlled. Reference sites for research and monitoring.
Should generally be :- Ecologically intact- Free of human disturbance- Managed for low visitation- Capable of surviving without intervention- Suitable for baseline monitoring
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
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Category Ib
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Usually large unmodified / slightly modified areas, retaining natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, managed to preserve their natural condition
Should generally- Be free of modern infrastructure and agriculture- Have intact species and ecology- Be large enough to protect biodiversity- Avoid inappropriate and excessive human use- Offer outstanding wilderness experience
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Category II
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Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems. Also provide spiritual, scientific, educational and recreational opportunities
Should generally- Contain examples of major natural regions- Be large enough to maintain ecosystems - Be in a natural or near-natural state- Inform and excite visitors about conservation
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Category III
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
Protecting a natural monument – a landform, sea mount, geological feature or even a living feature like an ancient grove – with high visitor value.
Should generally contain one or more of: - Natural geological / geomorphological features- Culturally-influenced natural features- Natural-cultural sites – e.g. sacred groves- Cultural sites with important ecology
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Island of Vilm, Germany
Category IV
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Island of Vilm, Germany
Protecting particular species or habitats. Many will need regular management to meet the needs of species or habitats, but this is not a requirement.
Should address one or more of the following: - Protection of particular species / habitats- Active management to maintain target species- Management of natural/semi natural habitats- Management of culturally-defined ecosystems
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Category V
Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
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Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Protecting the distinct ecological, biological, cultural and scenic values created by a long-term interaction of people and nature
Should generally have: - A high quality landscape or seascape- A balanced interaction of people and nature- Unique or traditional management patterns
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Category VI
Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil
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Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil
Protecting generally large ecosystems & habitats, mostly in a more-or-less natural condition, where a proportion use sustainable, non-industrial, natural resource management as a means to conservation
Should generally: - Promote sustainable resource use - Aim to conserve ecosystems and habitats - Retain a substantial area in a natural condition- Help to maintain local community livelihoods