A nature preserve or wilderness preserve was a place where animals and plants were protected and studied in their natural habitat rather than an artificial construct. Vulcan had several of these areas. As a child, Leanne's father used to take her to wilderness preserves on Vulcan, which left her with the false impression that it was only populated by wildlife, not people. (DS9: "Life Support") In 2370, Vedek Bareil suggested he and Kira Nerys discuss the new nature preserve in Hedrikspool Province on the planet Bajor. (DS9: "Shadowplay")