Despite being officially protected for almost 150 years, it was only in 2007 that a preservation plans for the mountain were made.

In 1879 the mountain was officially protected as a public reserve.

Since 1994 it is officially protected as a monument.

It wasn't until 1968, however, that the birds became officially protected.

The site is now officially protected, but looted eggs are coming onto the market.

Since 1978 the historical and artistic heritage of the village has been officially protected.

However, the interiors of the building are not officially protected.

Folk religions, though not officially protected, are sometimes tolerated by authorities.

Logging is banned here and the butterflies are officially protected.

It is officially protected in some Argentine provinces as a national heritage species.