In order to preserve the natural resources of our planet, areas of land or water and the living species found there have been placed under protection. Below are some of the typical ways in which we protect these areas.
National Parks:
Large areas of essentially undisturbed natural features that are typical to a country or area of a country. Primarily they are designed to protect the unique natural plants, animals, geology, aquatic features, landscape or culture of the area, as well as guarantee the undisturbed functioning of biological systems and biological diversity. Other important goals include education, research and recreation.
Yellowstone National Park in the USA was the world's first national park, created in 1872.
Protected Area (tájvédelmi körzet): Typically a large area or landscape that is rich in unique natural resources or scenery. Its primary goal is the protection of nature and scenic landscapes. The laws governing protected areas vary between countries
Nature Reserve (természetvédelmi terület): Smaller areas with the primary goals of protecting one or a few natural resources, or systems. Protected bogs are nature reserves in Hungary.
Local protected areas (természeti emlék or helyi jelentőségű védett területek): An area designed to protect some kind of uniquely important natural resource, formation, etc. Protected water sources or earth forts are examples of these in Hungary.
Today, Hungary boosts 10 national parks, 39 protected areas and 170 nature reserves covering over 900 000 hectares.
For more information on national parks in Hungary go to this site
If you are interested in other types of protected areas, the government's website on nature conservation has a comprehensive list.
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