protected areas
[prə-ˈtek-təd ˈer-ē-əz]
nounpl: protected areas
áreas protegidas
1. Designated regions of land or water where natural resources, wildlife, and ecosystems are legally safeguarded from exploitation, development, or degradation
The government established protected areas to preserve endangered species and their habitats.
O governo estabeleceu áreas protegidas para preservar espécies ameaçadas de extinção e seus habitats.
2. Conservation zones managed by environmental authorities with specific regulations on human activities and resource extraction
Protected areas include national parks, nature reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries.
As áreas protegidas incluem parques nacionais, reservas naturais e santuários de vida selvagem.
In Brazil, protected areas are crucial due to the Amazon rainforest and Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) conservation efforts. The term is widely used by IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) and in environmental policy discussions. Protected areas represent a significant part of Brazil's commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to designate as a protected area
within the bounds of a protected area
to expand protected areas
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