1. A protected area of land or water set aside for the conservation of flora, fauna, and natural habitats
The ecological reserve protects endangered species from human interference.
A reserva ecológica protege as espécies ameaçadas de extinção da interferência humana.
2. A designated natural area managed to maintain biodiversity and ecological processes
Scientists conduct research within the ecological reserve to study ecosystem dynamics.
Cientistas realizam pesquisas dentro da reserva ecológica para estudar a dinâmica dos ecossistemas.