National nature reserve


s deemed to be of national importance, or controlled by a national-level body may be known as national nature reserves.

China

in Heilongjiang province is designated as a national nature reserve by the Chinese government.

Czech Republic

was designated as a nature reserve by the government of the Czech Republic.

Falkland Islands

was designated as a national nature reserve by the government of the Falkland Islands in 1964.

France

In France, national nature reserves have been designated since 1976, and are designated by a decree from either a minister or the Conseil d'Etat. there are 168 natural nature reserves in France.

Isle of Man

is designated as a national nature reserve by the Manx government.

Russia

The North-Ossetian National Nature Reserve in the Caucasus Mountains is designated as a national nature reserve by the Russian government.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, "national nature reserves" are those designed by one of the national conservancy bodies, Natural England, Natural [Resources Wales], NatureScot, or the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. In total, there are 386 national nature reserves in the UK.