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Browse countries and compare geographic distribution of subnational protected parks worldwide.

Global Atlas of State and Regional Parks: Subnational Protected Area Discovery

The State or Regional Park designation represents protected areas managed at a level below national governments, such as by states, provinces, or regional authorities. This global atlas page allows for comprehensive exploration of this category, revealing how diverse subnational park systems contribute to the world's protected landscapes. Understand their geographic spread and access country-level indexes to discover these vital conservation areas.

Trace the geographic spread of subnational park systems, providing regional context for protected landscapes.

Discover State or Regional Parks: Browse Subnational Protected Areas Across the Atlas

State or regional parks represent protected areas managed by subnational authorities, allowing users to browse a diverse range of natural and cultural landscapes at a regional level. Explore these conservation landscapes to understand subnational park systems and their role in preserving significant natural environments beyond national designations.

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Mapped parks11
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Countries in this designationTrace the geographic spread and national variations of subnational protected areas worldwide2

Explore State or Regional Park Designations by Country, Mapping Global Protected Areas

Browse State or regional parks by country, encompassing provincial and other subnational protected areas, to trace their global distribution. This country-level view allows for direct comparison of park systems, revealing how these vital conservation landscapes are managed across different national geographies and jurisdictions.

Related designationsExplore adjacent protected-area families and compare their scope across the global atlas.8

Compare State and Regional Parks with National Parks and Other Protected Areas

Beyond State or regional parks, discover other vital protected area types, including National parks, Nature reserves, and Protected landscapes, each with unique mandates. Browsing these designation families helps you understand their distinct administrative structures, conservation goals, and varied geographic distribution across global maps.

Discover nationally significant protected park areas worldwide.

National park

This route offers a global atlas view of all areas designated as National Parks. It highlights their importance in landscape conservation and biodiversity protection. Use this designation page to understand the worldwide spread of national parks, compare their regional presence across countries, and find links to country-specific pages detailing these protected landscapes.

2,733Mapped parks157Countries
National Park Protected Landscapes
National Park Protected Landscapes

Browse conservation sites and protected natural areas across the atlas.

Protected area

This designation page offers a comprehensive view of Protected Areas globally. It serves as a flexible index for protected sites that fall outside more narrowly defined park categories, providing crucial insights into conservation efforts and landscape distribution. Understand the breadth of protected lands and their geographic patterns as represented in the MoriAtlas.

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Global Protected Area Parks
Global Protected Area Parks

Browse nature reserves for focused habitat protection and biodiversity discovery.

Nature reserve

This global designation page serves as your atlas entry for Nature Reserves, a specific type of protected area. Focus is placed on conserving vital ecosystems, sensitive habitats, and unique species, often with a more stringent conservation purpose than general park designations. Use this resource to understand the global spread of these critical natural landscapes and to navigate towards specific reserves noted for their ecological significance and biodiversity value.

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Global Nature Reserve Atlas
Global Nature Reserve Atlas

Explore protected areas defined by landscape character and stewardship.

Protected landscape

This designation route serves as your gateway to understanding Protected Landscapes on a global scale. These areas represent a significant category of protected lands, valued for their scenic vistas, ongoing land stewardship, and the integral relationship between nature and human culture. Browse through countries and specific park entries to grasp the geographic scope and unique characteristics of these broad, scenically rich protected territories.

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Global Protected Landscape Atlas
Global Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore marine protected areas across global coastlines and oceans.

Marine protected area

This designation page serves as a global entry point for understanding marine protected areas, covering coastal, marine, island, and ocean-linked conservation sites. It details how these areas protect aquatic ecosystems and associated shorelines, offering a pathway to compare their geographic spread worldwide and dive into country-specific explorations of marine protected areas, reefs, and coastal habitats.

27Mapped parks15Countries
Marine Protected Areas Global Atlas
Marine Protected Areas Global Atlas

Atlas of protected lands for wildlife conservation.

Wildlife reserve

This section of the atlas focuses on Wildlife Reserves, a designation crucial for the protection of animal populations and their essential habitats. Users can explore the global distribution of these protected areas, understand their role in maintaining ecological continuity, and discover country-level data that highlights areas concentrated with wildlife conservation efforts. Dive into the atlas to compare the geographic scope of these vital natural landscapes.

16Mapped parks9Countries
Global Wildlife Reserve Atlas
Global Wildlife Reserve Atlas

Discover countries and protected areas with ecological stewardship focus.

Biosphere reserve

Uncover the global network of Biosphere Reserves, designated for comprehensive ecological stewardship, scientific research, and the integration of sustainable human activities within large, coordinated zones. This detailed view helps in comparing the geographic spread of these unique conservation territories and identifying countries that host significant protected biosphere landscapes. Examine how these areas balance ecological preservation with human-landscape contexts.

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Biosphere Reserves Worldwide
Biosphere Reserves Worldwide

Browse protected landmarks with exceptional geological, ecological, or scenic significance.

Natural monument

This route offers a global perspective on Natural Monuments, a designation applied to singular natural features and compact landscapes of outstanding significance. Explore how these protected landmarks are cataloged across different countries, providing insights into their unique geological formations, scenic beauty, and ecological importance. The MoriAtlas dataset allows for a focused discovery of these exceptional natural sites, distinct from broader park systems.

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Natural Monument Atlas Explorer
Natural Monument Atlas Explorer
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Continue Exploring the Global Atlas of National Parks and Protected Areas

Dive deeper into the structured geographic catalog of protected areas. Use this global browse surface to find individual park pages, compare the distribution of national parks across diverse regions, and understand the mapped extent of protected landscapes worldwide. Continue your atlas exploration of the world's natural heritage through MoriAtlas.

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