Mongolia's Protected Areas are divided into four groups:

• Strictly Protected Areas
  Denotes the most pristine of wilderness areas or areas of "particular importance for science and human civilization". Hunting, logging, and construction are prohibited.

• National Parks
  Denotes wilderness areas with special value such as historical or cultural significance.

• Natural Reserves
  This group is divided into four types. Ecosystem reserves protect natural areas, Biological reserves are for rare species, Paleontological protect areas with fossils, and Geological reserves preserve physical sites.

• Natural and Historical Monuments
  Denotes an area of special historical significance that is preserved for research and education.