Natural Heritage

ecological balance. It encompasses: Protected Areas: These include national parks, nature reserves, wilderness areas, and marine protected areas, designated to conserve the natural environment and wildlife. Landscapes: Unique and significant natural landscapes, such as mountains, forests, deserts, and wetlands, that have ecological, aesthetic, and cultural value. Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal species, genetic variations, and ecosystems found in the natural environment. Geological Features: Natural formations like rock formations, caves, and fossils that have scientific and educational value.