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The system, abbreviated NIPAS shall encompass "outstandingly remarkable areas and biologically important public lands that are habitats of rare and endangered species of plants and animals, biographic zones and related ecosystems, whether terrestrial, wetland, or marine". All such areas shall be designed as "protected areas) (sect. 2). Section 3 specifies the categories of protected areas: strict nature reserves, natural parks, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuary, protected landscapes and seas