National Nature Reserve

National Nature Reserve
n
any of several areas of land in Britain that are protected by law in order to preserve the plants and animals that live there, or to preserve other features of the environment. Marine Nature Reserves in Britain also give protection to plants and animals living in sea areas.
➡ note at national parks.

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