1. An area of land fenced off to exclude livestock or wildlife, typically for conservation or ecological study purposes.
Usage: Commonly used in ecology and land management contexts

Examples

• The researchers established an exclosure to observe how vegetation would recover without grazing pressure.
• The national park created several exclosures to protect native plants from deer browsing.
• By comparing the exclosure with the surrounding grazed area, scientists could measure the impact of livestock.
• The exclosure fence kept cattle out while allowing researchers to study natural plant succession.
• Wildlife managers use exclosures to determine optimal grazing levels for rangeland health.