Key:protected_area
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The type of protected area. 
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| Documented values: 4 |
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| Status: in use |
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=* is used to further specify the type of boundary=protected_area. Protected areas include national parks, wilderness, marine protection areas, heritage sites and other, similar areas.
How to map
Draw an area matching the legal bounds of the protected area and add boundary=protected_area plus the appropriate =* tag.
Choosing between multiple values
When a protected area supports multiple uses, its =* value should match its primary category. This typically indicates its main protection goal. For instance, a reserve that was established to protect an endangered bird but also allows deer hunting would be =wildlife_refuge, while a reserve that is intended for deer hunting but happens to preserve bird habitat would be =game_land.
When in doubt, consider the mission of the protected area's operator. For example, a forest service would typically operate a =forest_reserve, while a game commission would usually operate a =game_land.
Implied tags
While =* can give data users a general idea of what activities might be allowed in an area, it does not imply them. To fully define an area, add tags like protect_class=*, access=*, camping=*, openfire=*, hunting=*, fishing=*, and trapping=*.
Values
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=wilderness_preserve
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An area protecting wilderness in its natural state from human development. | |
=wildlife_refuge
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An area protecting wild animals and their habitat. | |
=game_land
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An area conserving game animals, fish, or fowl for hunting, fishing, or trapping. | |
=forest_reserve
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An area conserving forest resources for present or future uses, such as logging. | |
=grassland_reserve
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An area conserving grassland or prairie resources for present or future uses, such as grazing. | |
=watershed_reserve
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An area conserving a watershed or reservoir, typically for water supply protection. | |
=historic_district
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An area of designated historic value typically overlaid across multiple properties. See also historic=district.
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=conservation_district
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An area where development is somehow restricted. | |
=conservation
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A large undeveloped area used predominately for protection of the land in its natural state with limited human use | |
=national_park
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A synonym for boundary=national_park, used in Argentina
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=recreation
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A large park used predominately for recreation | |
=sustainable
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A tag for conservation areas used only in Argentina | |
=wildlife
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A large undeveloped area preserved for the protection of wildlife |