• Strict Nature Reserve & Wilderness Area - Category I
• National Park - Category II
• Natural Monument & Natural Landmark - Category III
• Wildlife Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary (Habitat/Species Management Area) - Category IV
• Protected Landscapes/Seascape - Category V
• Managed Resource Protected Area (Community Managed Protected Area) - Category VI

PA categories in Nepal

• IUCN II
  • National Parks: Significant natural areas - 10
• IUCN IV
  • Wildlife Reserves: mgt. of WL habitat - 3
• IUCN VI
  • Hunting Reserve: Sport Hunting - 1
  • Conservation Area: Participatory Conservation - 6
  • Buffer Zone: Surrounding Park/Reserve -12