AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The PAD-US dataset is the official US inventory of protected terrestrial and marine areas, focusing on biodiversity preservation, recreation, and cultural uses.
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This dataset is divided into four categories: Designation, Easement, Fee, and Proclamation, each representing a different type of management or ownership.
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These protected areas are managed for purposes such as preserving biodiversity, providing recreational opportunities, and protecting cultural resources.
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The data includes information on conservation easements, designations, management practices, ownership, and public lands.
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Designation: USGS GAP PAD-US v2.0
PAD-US is America's official national inventory of U.S. terrestrial and marine protected areas that are dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity and to other natural, recreation and cultural uses, managed for these purposes through legal or other effective means. This database is separated into … conservation-easements designation infrastructure-boundaries management ownership protected-areas -
Easement: USGS GAP PAD-US v2.0
PAD-US is America's official national inventory of U.S. terrestrial and marine protected areas that are dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity and to other natural, recreation and cultural uses, managed for these purposes through legal or other effective means. This database is separated into … conservation-easements designation infrastructure-boundaries management ownership protected-areas -
Fee: USGS GAP PAD-US v2.0
PAD-US is America's official national inventory of U.S. terrestrial and marine protected areas that are dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity and to other natural, recreation and cultural uses, managed for these purposes through legal or other effective means. This database is separated into … conservation-easements designation infrastructure-boundaries management ownership protected-areas -
Proclamation: USGS GAP PAD-US v2.0
PAD-US is America's official national inventory of U.S. terrestrial and marine protected areas that are dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity and to other natural, recreation and cultural uses, managed for these purposes through legal or other effective means. This database is separated into … conservation-easements designation infrastructure-boundaries management ownership protected-areas