natural monuments
nounNatural monuments are special natural places or things, like big rocks or old trees, that people protect because they are beautiful or important.
The park is full of natural monuments, like the giant waterfall and the ancient tree.
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2. A natural feature officially protected by law because of its scientific, historical, or aesthetic value.
The cave was declared one of the country's natural monuments.
3. A notable natural object or formation that serves as a point of reference or interest.
Sailors used the tall sea stack as one of the natural monuments along the coast.
4. In some legal systems, a specific category of protected area or object under nature conservation laws.
The agency manages several natural monuments, including rare rock formations and old-growth forests.