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Protected Areas
Canada is a diverse land of exceptional natural beauty and richness. Protected areas are composed of land, freshwater and marine areas set aside through legislation to protect ecosystem components and functions. Other protected areas provide refuge to endangered species of plants and animals. They also serve as natural gauges against which human land uses and changes to ecosystems can be measured. In addition to conserving land and sea for future generations, protected areas also play an important role in the social and economic development of the country.
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Protected Areas Map(s)
