This page was generated on Dec 05, 2020
This analysis was generated by the OPUSInspect script, created by Brian Sperlongano. Conflation data provided by Kevin Kenney. The purpose of this analysis is to identify the IUCN Protection Category that should be tagged using the protect_class=* key for protected areas in each state in the United States. In addition, this script locates protected areas that are already tagged in OpenStreetMap and matches them by location and name with PAD-US in order to identify areas which may be incorrectly tagged with protect_class=*.
Protected areas that are not assigned an IUCN Category should still be tagged leisure=nature_reserve (which renders in Carto), but omit protect_class=*. Be aware that minor differences in naming or spelling may cause false positives or negatives; mappers should examine this table carefully.
Additionally, mappers should consult the PAD-US map-based viewer when making a determination:
As a work of the United States Federal Government, the PAD-US database is in the Public Domain and is suitable as a data source for OpenStreetMap. PAD-US is an aggregation over over 100 other data sources. Mappers should inspect PAD-US for accuracy and assume that there may be errors.
Note that:
IUCN Category | Meaning | Suggested Tagging |
Ia | IUCN Category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve | protect_class=1a |
Ib | IUCN Category Ib: Wilderness | protect_class=1b |
II | IUCN Category II: National Park | protect_class=2 |
III | IUCN Category III: Natural Monument or Feature | protect_class=3 |
IV | IUCN Category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area | protect_class=4 |
V | IUCN Category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape | protect_class=5 |
VI | IUCN Category VI: Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources | protect_class=6 |
Other | No assigned IUCN Category | |
Ia, IV, V | Multiple categories |
This script output is a work in progress and may not be reliable.
Area [1] | IUCN Cat[2] |
Ownership Type[1] | Owner | Operator |
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Alapocas Run State Park
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III, Other | CITY, SPR |
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Angola Neck Nature Preserve | V, III | SPR, OTHS |
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Assawoman Canal
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III, Other | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation |
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Auburn Heights
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III, Other | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Augustine Creek
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V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Barnes Woods Nature Preserve
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III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve | III, Other | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
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IV | FWS | Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge | |
Brandywine Conservancy Property | V | NGO | Brandywine Conservancy | |
Brandywine Creek State Park
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III, Other | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Bringhurst Woods
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III, Other | CITY, CNTY |
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Cape Henlopen State Park
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III, Other | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Cedar Creek Nature Preserve | III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Chipman Pond | V, Other | SFW, PVT | DE Division of Fish and Wildlife | |
Craigs Pond | V, Other | SFW, PVT | DE Division of Fish and Wildlife | |
Delaware Wild Lands | V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Delaware Wildlands | V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Doe Bridge Nature Preserve | V, III | SPR, OTHS |
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Flint Woods Nature Preserve
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III, Other | SPR, NGO |
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Fork Branch Nature Preserve
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III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | State of Delaware |
Fort Mott State Park
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III | SDC | NJ Department of Environmental Protection | |
Great Cypress Swamp
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V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Great Marsh Preserve | III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Indian River-Bullseye Farms | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Indian River-Bullseye Farms Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
James Branch Nature Preserve
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V, III | SPR, OTHS |
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Little Creek Wildlife Area
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V, Other | OTHS, SFW, NGO |
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Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area | V | SDC | NJ Department of Environmental Protection | |
Marshyhope Creek North Heritage Conservation
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V | SDNR | MD Department of Natural Resources | Maryland Park Service |
Middleford North Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Milford Millponds Nature Preserve | V, Other | SFW, NGO |
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Milford Neck Macrosite Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Milford Neck Preserve | V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Milford Neck Woods | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Milford Neck Woods Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Mispillion Marine Reserve | V, Other | OTHS, SFW |
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Murderkill River Nature Preserve | III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Nanticoke River | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy | V, Other | NGO | Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy | |
Port Penn Natural Area
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III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge | V, IV | FWS, PVT |
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Rehoboth Bay Marshes Nature Preserve - Burtons Is. | V | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Sellers Park | III, Other | CITY | City of Wilmington | |
Sharp Farm Wildlife Refuge | V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Sowbridge Branch Macrosite Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Sowbridge Branch Nature Preserve | III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge | IV | FWS | Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge | |
Taylors Bridge
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V | NGO | Delaware Wild Lands Inc | |
Ted Harvey Wildlife Area | V, Other | SFW, NGO |
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Thompson Island Nature Preserve | III | SPR | DE Division of Parks and Recreation | |
Upper Cave Neck | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
Upper Nanticoke River Macrosite Fee | V | NGO | The Nature Conservancy | |
White Clay Creek State Park
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V, Other | SPR, OTHS |
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Woodbury | V | PVT | Kent County |