nature preserve
noun
US
: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes
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In this new world of electronic signals piped directly into the brain, the concert hall has become a sonic nature preserve, a haven of unamplified vibrations.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
The county's history dates back even further, though. Pre-colonization, Fort Ancient, a 2,000-year-old earthworks site and nature preserve, was built by Indigenous people for ceremonial purposes.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Brian Kolfage disagreed and took his battle with the Butterfly Center to Twitter, claiming that this nature preserve was actually a hub of human trafficking.
—Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts will love Anne Springs Close Greenway, a nature preserve that’s over twice the size of Central Park in New York City.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
The county's history dates back even further, though. Pre-colonization, Fort Ancient, a 2,000-year-old earthworks site and nature preserve, was built by Indigenous people for ceremonial purposes.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Brian Kolfage disagreed and took his battle with the Butterfly Center to Twitter, claiming that this nature preserve was actually a hub of human trafficking.
—Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts will love Anne Springs Close Greenway, a nature preserve that’s over twice the size of Central Park in New York City.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Nature preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20preserve. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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