Table 1 Classification of the areas by protection level
From: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Great ape abundance and per capita carbon storage in their habitats
Protection Level | Type of area in WDPA |
|---|---|
High protection level | Natural Park, Integral Nature Reserve, National Forest Park, National Park, Presidential Reserve, Strict Nature Reserve |
Medium protection level | Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Classified Forest, Faunal Migratory Corridor, Faunal Reserve, Forest Reserve, Game controlled area, Game Reserve, Game Sanctuary / Non-hunting Forest Reserve, Hunting Area, Hunting Reserve, Natural Monument, Nature Reserve, No or Non—Hunting Forest Reserve, Partial Faunal Reserve, Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance, Resource Reserve, Special Reserve, UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife Management Area, Wildlife Sanctuary, World Heritage Site (natural or mixed), Fishing Reserved Aera |
Low protection level | Areas not listed in the WDPA database |