Protecting areas with important traditional, cultural, and
religious significance
Protecting specific natural and cultural features
Providing opportunities for spiritual renewal
Maintaining ecosystems (e.g. protection of watershed or
soils) and biodiversity
Protecting wilderness
Preserving species and genetic diversity
Providing tourism and recreational opportunities
Using renewable resources in a sustainable manner (e.g.
forests and fisheries)
Providing increased clarity for non-renewable resource
development options
Providing educational opportunities
Accommodating scientific research and monitoring studies
