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