Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index A nature reserve is an area of importance for flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. Nature reserves may be designated by government institutions in some countries, such as the United Kingdom, or by private landowners, such as charities and research institutions, regardless of nationality. National Nature Reserves in the United Kingdom This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.