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natural heritage; natural heritage site
A site of outstanding natural value recognized for its geological, biological, or ecological significance. Most commonly refers to UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
屋久島は自然遺産だ。
Yakushima is a natural heritage site.
日本には世界自然遺産が五つある。
Japan has five World Natural Heritage Sites.
自然遺産に登録されてから、観光客が急増した。
After being registered as a natural heritage site, the number of tourists surged.
Most commonly used in the context of UNESCO World Heritage. Japan's World Natural Heritage Sites include 屋久島 (Yakushima), 白神山地 (Shirakami Mountains), 知床 (Shiretoko), 小笠原諸島 (Ogasawara Islands), and 奄美大島・徳之島・沖縄島北部・西表島.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 世界自然遺産: World Natural Heritage Site
- 自然遺産に登録する: to register as a natural heritage site
- 自然遺産の保全: conservation of natural heritage
RELATED TERMS:
- 文化遺産: cultural heritage — man-made sites of cultural value
- 世界遺産: World Heritage Site — the umbrella term
- 複合遺産: mixed heritage — sites with both natural and cultural value
- 国立公園: national park — a protected natural area