Table 1 Description of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Protected Area Management Category.

From: Spaceborne LiDAR reveals the effectiveness of European Protected Areas in conserving forest height and vertical structure

Category

Definition

Category Ia

Strict Nature Reserve.

Category Ib

Wilderness Area.

Category II

National Park.

Category III

Natural Monument or Feature.

Category IV

Habitat/Species Management Area.

Category V

Protected Landscape/Seascape.

Category VI

Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources.