1. Land designated by law or regulation as requiring conservation, preservation, or restricted use to protect its environmental, cultural, or natural value
The protected land includes several endangered species habitats.
A terra protegida inclui vários habitats de espécies em perigo de extinção.
2. An area of land under legal protection from development or exploitation, such as nature reserves, national parks, or conservation areas
Developers cannot build on protected land without special permits.
Os desenvolvedores não podem construir em terra protegida sem autorizações especiais.