AI-generated Key Takeaways
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PAD-US is the official US inventory of protected terrestrial and marine areas dedicated to preserving biodiversity and other natural, recreational, and cultural uses.
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The database is categorized into Designation, Easement, Fee, and Proclamation datasets for analysis.
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These datasets provide information on legally protected areas managed for conservation, recreation, and cultural purposes.
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The data covers various aspects of protected areas, including conservation easements, management strategies, ownership, and designations.
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PAD-US serves as a valuable resource for understanding and managing the network of protected areas across the United States.
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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