While it is hosted as a map service (versus a down-loadable GIS coverage), the Landscope program (landscope.org) has probably one of the most complete layers for the continental US.
A partnership between NatureServe and National Geographic, this program has compiled just such a listing of: Federal, State and local protected areas (parks, preserves, wildlife management areas etc...). Even though it is more fully populated (data wise) for their 5 pilot regions, it covers all of the US and combined with TNC's conservation priorities, (and other data) it is hosts a very promising geographic perspective on conservation options and opportunities for the US. Worth a look. http://www.landscope.org/map/ And while it is coarser (re: resolution), the World Database of Protected Areas http://www.wdpa.org/AnnualRelease.aspx does contain a lot of information, and is available as a downloadable layer. John John Mickelson Geospatial and Ecological Services 501 Stage Rd. Monroe, NY 10950-3217 (845) 893-4110 [email protected] --- On Tue, 4/21/09, Jonathan Greenberg <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jonathan Greenberg <[email protected]> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] GIS of protected regions in North America? To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 8:41 PM Ecologgers: Does anyone know if there is a GIS layer that contains coverages for all protected regions in North America (e.g. national, state and local parks, private and non-profit wildlife preserves, etc.)? Thanks! --j -- Jonathan A. Greenberg, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS) University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue The Barn, Room 250N Davis, CA 95616 Cell: 415-794-5043 AIM: jgrn307, MSN: [email protected], Gchat: jgrn307
