A fully or partially protected area that is at least 1,000 hectares in size is referred to as a terrestrial protected area. They include areas that are managed primarily for sustainable use, protected landscapes, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves, or wildlife sanctuaries, as well as those that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with restricted public access.
The image on the right shows protected land areas in the year 2021 with a golbal 14.6% of land protected. (Ritchie, 2021).
Through strict protection and optimal management methods for biodiversity conservation, protected areas can lessen forest fragmentation and degradation. According to experts, these sites will increase carbon sequestration if they are well protected. Protected areas have been shown to be an effective method for preserving huge amounts of forest cover. They can also increase the ability of ecosystems and landscapes to adapt to climate change and offer safety through their genetic resources and ecosystem services.
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