Table 6

Protected Area Management Categories

CategoryNameManagement
I Strict Nature Reserve Protected and Managed so as to preserve natural conditions.
II National Park Natural area managed for ecosystem conservation and recreation.
III Natural Monument Outstanding natural/cultural feature(s) managed mainly for conservation of these specific feature(s).
IV Habitat/Species Management Area Managed mainly for conservation through interventions for specific species/habitats.
V Protected Landscape Managed to safeguard integrity of people-nature interactions.
VI Managed Resource Managed to conserve biodiversity through sustainable exploitation.
Source: (IUCN, 1994b)