category ia aldabra atoll national park and world heritage site: seychelles
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Category Ia
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
Strictly protected to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity, where human visitation is controlled. Reference sites for research and monitoring.
Should generally be :- Ecologically intact- Free of human disturbance- Managed for low visitation- Capable of surviving without intervention- Suitable for baseline monitoring
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
Category Ib
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Usually large unmodified / slightly modified areas, retaining natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, managed to preserve their natural condition
Should generally- Be free of modern infrastructure and agriculture- Have intact species and ecology- Be large enough to protect biodiversity- Avoid inappropriate and excessive human use- Offer outstanding wilderness experience
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Category II
Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems. Also provide spiritual, scientific, educational and recreational opportunities
Should generally- Contain examples of major natural regions- Be large enough to maintain ecosystems - Be in a natural or near-natural state- Inform and excite visitors about conservation
Category III
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
Protecting a natural monument – a landform, sea mount, geological feature or even a living feature like an ancient grove – with high visitor value.
Should generally contain one or more of: - Natural geological / geomorphological features- Culturally-influenced natural features- Natural-cultural sites – e.g. sacred groves- Cultural sites with important ecology
Island of Vilm, Germany
Category IV
Island of Vilm, Germany
Protecting particular species or habitats. Many will need regular management to meet the needs of species or habitats, but this is not a requirement.
Should address one or more of the following: - Protection of particular species / habitats- Active management to maintain target species- Management of natural/semi natural habitats- Management of culturally-defined ecosystems
Category V
Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Protecting the distinct ecological, biological, cultural and scenic values created by a long-term interaction of people and nature
Should generally have: - A high quality landscape or seascape- A balanced interaction of people and nature- Unique or traditional management patterns
Category VI
Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil
Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil
Protecting generally large ecosystems & habitats, mostly in a more-or-less natural condition, where a proportion use sustainable, non-industrial, natural resource management as a means to conservation
Should generally: - Promote sustainable resource use - Aim to conserve ecosystems and habitats - Retain a substantial area in a natural condition- Help to maintain local community livelihoods