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Category Ia Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles Strictly protected to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity, where human visitation is controlled. Reference sites for research and monitoring. Should generally be : - Ecologically intact - Free of human disturbance - Managed for low visitation - Capable of surviving without intervention - Suitable for baseline monitoring Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles Category Ib Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Usually large unmodified / slightly modified areas, retaining natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, managed to preserve their natural condition Should generally - Be free of modern infrastructure and agriculture - Have intact species and ecology - Be large enough to protect biodiversity - Avoid inappropriate and excessive human use - Offer outstanding wilderness experience Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Category II Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam Natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems. Also provide spiritual, scientific, educational and recreational opportunities Should generally - Contain examples of major natural regions - Be large enough to maintain ecosystems - Be in a natural or near-natural state - Inform and excite visitors about conservation Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam Category III Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States Protecting a natural monument – a landform, sea mount, geological feature or even a living feature like an ancient grove – with high visitor value. Should generally contain one or more of: - Natural geological / geomorphological features - Culturally-influenced natural features - Natural-cultural sites – e.g. sacred groves - Cultural sites with important ecology Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States Category IV Island of Vilm, Germany Protecting particular species or habitats. Many will need regular management to meet the needs of species or habitats, but this is not a requirement. Should address one or more of the following: - Protection of particular species / habitats - Active management to maintain target species - Management of natural/semi natural habitats - Management of culturally-defined ecosystems Island of Vilm, Germany Category V Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK Protecting the distinct ecological, biological, cultural and scenic values created by a long-term interaction of people and nature Should generally have: - A high quality landscape or seascape - A balanced interaction of people and nature - Unique or traditional management patterns Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK Category VI Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil Protecting generally large ecosystems & habitats, mostly in a more-or-less natural condition, where a proportion use sustainable, non-industrial, natural resource management as a means to conservation Should generally: - Promote sustainable resource use - Aim to conserve ecosystems and habitats - Retain a substantial area in a natural condition - Help to maintain local community livelihoods Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil