Conservation designation
name and/or acronym which explains the status of an area of land in terms of conservation or protection
Protected Forest
Important Bird Area
Special Area of Conservation
World Heritage Tentative List entry
biosphere reserve
specially protected nature territories
World Database on Protected Areas
Site of Biological Importance
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance
National Natural Landmark
European Diploma of Protected Areas
dark-sky preserve
local nature reserve
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Special Scientific Interest
national scenic area
European Geoparks Network
intangible cultural heritage
National Nature Reserve (England)
National Nature Reserve
Pennsylvania Scenic River
Regionally Important Geological Site
Site of Special Scientific Interest
National Scenic Byway
National Wild and Scenic River
UNESCO World Heritage Site