Apr 14, 2021 05:57 AM EDT
Protected Areas
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Protected areas, also known as conservation areas, are areas that have been designated as such due to their recognized environmental, ecological, or cultural values. Safe areas are classified according to their degree of security, which is determined by the authorizing legislation of each country or the international organizations rules. Additionally, protected areas are described as areas where human activity or, at the very least, natural resource use is limited.
Protected Areas Around the World
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Nearly 55,000 protected areas around the world were studied by a group of experts. All of them were affiliated with Michigan State University to learn what it takes to successfully conserve their habitats - a crucial benchmark for protecting biodiversity and saving natural resources. They agree that it is important to conserve trees in urban areas that are most vulnerable to deforestatio