Abstract: A new international definition of a protected area gives greater emphasis to its nature conservation values than in the past and also improves the framework for classifying protected areas according to management objectives. What are the implications for the UK, if any? This article reviews the changes, discusses UK protected areas in this context and makes some recommendations for future initiatives.
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