Key:protected_area

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Pennyfield Lock Conservation Area sign 2023-05-21 09-32-03 1.jpg
Description
The type of protected area. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Documented values: 4
Status: in use

Indicates the specific type of protected area tagged with boundary=protected_area. Protected areas include national parks, wilderness, marine protection areas, heritage sites and other, similar areas.

Documented values
value description
protected_area=conservation A large undeveloped area used predominately for protection of the land in its natural state with limited human use
protected_area=national_park A synonym for boundary=national_park, used in Argentina
protected_area=recreation A large park used predominately for recreation
protected_area=sustainable A tag for conservation areas used only in Argentina
protected_area=wildlife A large undeveloped area preserved for the protection of wildlife

See also