There are numerous protected areas in Belgium with a wide variety of types, protection levels and sizes.
The below list gives an overview of the most important protected areas.
In 2022 two national parks were designated in Wallonia: Parc National de L'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse and Parc National de la Vallée de la Semois.
There are many natural parks in Belgium, including 9 in Wallonia (called Parcs Naturels).
There are many tiny nature reserves, including: There are currently five landscape parks all of whom where founded in 2023.