Ia

Strict nature reserve: protected area managed mainly for science.

Ib

Wilderness area: protected area managed mainly for wilderness protection.

II

National Park: protected area managed mainly for ecosystem protection and recreation.

III

Natural Monument: protected area managed mainly for conservation of specific natural features.

IV

Habitat/species management area: protected area managed mainly for conservation through management intervention.

V

Protected landscape/seascape: protected area managed mainly for landscape/seascape conservation and recreation.

VI

Managed resource protected area: protected area managed mainly for the sustainable use of natural ecosystems.