Category Ia

1. Category Ia Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles

2. Strictly protected to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity, where human visitation is controlled. Reference sites for research and monitoring. • Should generally be : • - Ecologically intact • - Free of human disturbance • - Managed for low visitation • Capable of surviving without intervention • Suitable for baseline monitoring Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles

3. Category Ib Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

4. Usually large unmodified / slightly modified areas, retaining natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, managed to preserve their natural condition • Should generally • Be free of modern infrastructure and agriculture • Have intact species and ecology • Be large enough to protect biodiversity • Avoid inappropriate and excessive human use • Offer outstanding wilderness experience Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

5. Category II Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam

6. Natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems. Also provide spiritual, scientific, educational and recreational opportunities • Should generally • Contain examples of major natural regions • Be large enough to maintain ecosystems • Be in a natural or near-natural state • Inform and excite visitors about conservation Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam

7. Category III Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States

8. Protecting a natural monument – a landform, sea mount, geological feature or even a living feature like an ancient grove – with high visitor value. • Should generally contain one or more of: • Natural geological / geomorphological features • Culturally-influenced natural features • Natural-cultural sites – e.g. sacred groves • Cultural sites with important ecology Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States

9. Category IV Island of Vilm, Germany

10. Protecting particular species or habitats. Many will need regular management to meet the needs of species or habitats, but this is not a requirement. • Should address one or more of the following: • Protection of particular species / habitats • Active management to maintain target species • Management of natural/semi natural habitats • Management of culturally-defined ecosystems Island of Vilm, Germany

11. Category V Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK

12. Protecting the distinct ecological, biological, cultural and scenic values created by a long-term interaction of people and nature • Should generally have: • A high quality landscape or seascape • A balanced interaction of people and nature • Unique or traditional management patterns Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK

13. Category VI Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil

14. Protecting generally large ecosystems & habitats, mostly in a more-or-less natural condition, where a proportion use sustainable, non-industrial, natural resource management as a means to conservation • Should generally: • Promote sustainable resource use • Aim to conserve ecosystems and habitats • Retain a substantial area in a natural condition • Help to maintain local community livelihoods Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil