TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

WILDERNESS AREA [2 records]

Record 1 2009-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
  • Environmental Management
DEF

An area established ... in order to conserve its primeval character and influence for public enjoyment under primitive conditions, in perpetuity.

OBS

May be administered by government or private agencies.

OBS

Strict nature reserve/wilderness area: Category 1 of the six categories of protected areas defined by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
  • Gestion environnementale
DEF

Territoire constitué afin de préserver son caractère naturel d'origine et favoriser son exploitation à des fins récréatives.

OBS

Réserve naturelle intégrale/aire de nature sauvage : Catégorie 1 parmi les six catégories de zones protégées selon l'Union mondiale pour la nature (UICN).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
DEF

Zona que ha sufrido poca o nula intervención humana y en la que predomina el carácter silvestre; [...] es menos vulnerable que las áreas incluidas en la zona de protección estricta, en esta zona es posible, además de las actividades de administración y control, la investigación científica, educación y la recreación sin infraestructura permanente ni vehículos motorizados.

OBS

Reserva natural integral/zona silvestre: Categoría 1 de las seis categorías de zonas protegidas de la Unión Mundial para la Naturaleza.

Save record 1

Record 2 2009-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

Any region of a park that exists in a natural state or is capable of returning to a natural state.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Toute zone d'un parc restée à l'état sauvage ou susceptible d'être ramenée à l'état sauvage.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: