natural fields
[ˈnætʃərəl fiːldz]
nounpl: natural fields
campos naturais
1. Areas of land covered with natural vegetation, grasses, wildflowers, and other plants in their wild state, not cultivated or artificially maintained
The natural fields of the Midwest provide habitat for numerous bird species.
Os campos naturais do Centro-Oeste fornecem habitat para numerosas espécies de aves.
2. In ecology and conservation, undisturbed or minimally managed grasslands and meadows
Scientists are studying the biodiversity of these natural fields.
Os cientistas estão estudando a biodiversidade desses campos naturais.
3. In agriculture and land management, fields that have reverted to or been maintained in a wild or semi-wild state
The farmer converted some of his land into natural fields for conservation purposes.
O agricultor converteu parte de suas terras em campos naturais para fins de conservação.
In Brazil, 'campos naturais' are particularly significant in regions like the Cerrado and the southern grasslands (Pampa). Conservation of these natural fields is an important environmental issue in both Brazil and the USA, as they represent ecosystems threatened by agricultural expansion and urban development.
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