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 provides data on areas managed for conservation through legal or other effective means, highlighting their diverse purposes.
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It is categorized into Designation, Easement, Fee, and Proclamation, representing different types of protected area management.
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PAD-US helps to identify and understand the extent and types of protected areas across the United States, aiding in conservation efforts.
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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