+Protected Areas are defined geographical spaces, dedicated through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term [conservation](/wiki/conservation) of nature. They serve as vital havens for [biodiversity](/wiki/biodiversity) and ecosystem services, offering sanctuary from human impacts.
+## See also
+- [National Park](/wiki/national_park)
+- [Wilderness Area](/wiki/wilderness_area)
+- [Nature Reserve](/wiki/nature_reserve)
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