Protected Area Database - GA

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:

The PAD-US Data Source

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:

Legend

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.

Table of IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in GA

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in GA
Area [1] IUCN
Cat[2]
Ownership Type[1] Owner Operator
Alaphaha Research Farm V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Alcovy River Tupelo Swamp V NGO Georgia Wildlife Federation
Alexander Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Allen Creek Wildlife Management Area V CITY Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Altamaha Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Altamaha-Ogeechee Estuarine Complex V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Altamaha-Rayonier State Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Amicalola Falls State Park III, Other SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Appling County Satellite Center V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Arabia Mountain High School V CNTY Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance
Arbor Place Mall Easement V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area And Environmental Education Center V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Attapulgus Research Farm V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve V CNTY Fulton County
B. F. Grant Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Baker's Rock Greenspace V CITY Georgia Piedmont Land Trust (formerly Gwinnett Open Land Trust)
Banks County Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Banks Lake Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Banks Lake Wetland Preserve Tract V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Bartram Forest Wildlife Management Area VI SDOL Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Bay Branch V NGO Southern Conservation Trust
Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Berkeley Lake Nature Preserve V CITY Berkeley Lake, City of
Berry College Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Berry Farm Conservation Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Bibb County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Bibb County
Big Creek Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Big Dukes Pond Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Big Hammock Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Big Hammock Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Big Indian Creek V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Big Lazer Wildlife Management Area and Public Fishing Area V SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Black Rock Mountain State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Black'S Bluff V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blackjack Crossing (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Blanchard Woods Park V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Blanton Creek Wildlife Management Area V OTHS, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Blue John Creek Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Bluffs Parkway Mitigation V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Blythe Island Regional Park V CNTY Glynn County
Bona Allen Park #2 V CITY Buford, City of
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Boundary Waters Greenspace III CNTY Douglas County
Bowen Mill Pond Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Boy Scout Tract V CNTY Dougherty County
Brewster Property V CNTY Henry County
Broad River Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Broad River Wildlife Management Area III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Brooks County Farm V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Broxton Rocks V, Other NGO, CNTY
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Coffee County
Broxton Rocks Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Broxton Rocks Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Buck (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Buck Shoals State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Buck-Coppedge (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Bulloch County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Bulloch County
Burke County Wetland Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Bush Head Shoals State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Callanwolde Park V CNTY DeKalb County
Callaway Gardens V PVT Callaway Gardens
Camp Meeting Rock V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Camp Wahsega 4-H Center V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Canterbury Mitigation Site V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Carrs Island Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve V CITY Atlanta, City of
Casey Canal V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Centennial Olympic Park V OTHS Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Centerville Park Site V CNTY Gwinnett County
Charles Harrold Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chatham County Greenspace III CNTY Chatham County
Chattahoochee Bend State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Chattahoochee Fall Line (Greater Fort Benning) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chattahoochee Fall Line (Greater Fort Benning) Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chattahoochee Fall Line Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Chattahoochee River Greenway III SDNR, CITY
  • Roswell, City of
  • Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Cheoah Lane V CNTY Douglas County
Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Chicopee Woods Golf Course Mitigation V NGO U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Chicopee Woods Naure Preserve V NGO Elachee Nature Science Center
Chicopee Woods Naure Preserve and Elachee Nature Science Center V CNTY Elachee Nature Science Center
City Lake V CITY Fairburn, City of
City of Jefferson Lake V CITY Jefferson, City of
Clayhole Swamp Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Clinton Nature Preserve V CNTY Douglas County
Cloudland Canyon State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Cobb County Greenspace III, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Marietta, City of
  • Cobb County
  • Kennesaw, City of
Cobb County Greenspace I III CNTY Cobb County
Cochran Mill Nature Preserve V CNTY Fulton County
Cochran Mill Park V CNTY Fulton County
Cochran Mill Park Mitigation Site V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Coffee County Greenspace III CNTY Coffee County
Conasauga River Mitigation Bank - Elrod Tract V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Conasauga River Natural Area V SDNR, OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Conley Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area V USFS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coosawattee Wildlife Management Area V USACE, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coweta County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Coweta County
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, CNTY Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Crooked River State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Cumberland Island Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve V CITY Atlanta, City of
Darrell Wasdin Tract Preservation Site V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Daves Creek Elementary School V CNTY Forsyth County Board of Education
Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve V, Other CNTY DeKalb County
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, CNTY Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Dilane Wildlife Management Area V USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Dixon Bay Wildlife Management Area V OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area V SDOL Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Doc Moore Branch Park III CNTY Gwinnett County
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog NA V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Dog River V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Dog River Park V CNTY Douglas County
Don Carter State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Double Bridges Farm V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Drake Field III CITY Peachtree City, City of
Dry Creek Swamp Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Duke's Pond V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Dupree Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
East End Road Property V NGO Georgia Wildlife Federation
Echeconnee Creek Natrual Area V OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Echeconnee Creek Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Echols Tract V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Effingham County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Effingham County
Egg Island Bar NA V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Elbert County Wildlife Management Area V USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Elmodel Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Englehard V PVT US Army Corps of Engineers
Etowah River Mitigation Bank V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Etowah River Stream Mitigation Site V PVT US Army Corps of Engineers
Fall Line Sandhills Natural Area V SDNR, OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga IV FWS Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga
Fennell Tract V NGO Oconee River Land Trust
Fishing Creek Wildlife Management Area III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area / Broxton Rocks Mitigation Bank V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Flint River Greenway III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Flint River Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Flintwood Farms V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Florence Marina State Park III USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia State Parks
Floyd County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Floyd County Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation
Fort Frederica V NGO St. Simons Land Trust
Fort Mcallister State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Fort Mountain State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Fort Yargo State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Forty Oaks Nature Preserve V CNTY DeKalb County
Fowler Tract V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Fox Mountain Preserve V NGO Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Freeman's Mill III CNTY Gwinnett County
Friendship Forest V CITY Clarkston, City of
Frog Rock Property V CITY Austell, City of
Fuller (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Garrard Landing III CITY Roswell, City of
General Coffee State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
George Bagby State Park III USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
George L. Smith State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Georgia Veterans State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Germany Creek Wildlife Management Area III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Glynn County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Glynn County
Gordonia Alatamaha State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area V USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Greene County Regional Airport V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Gregory Property V CNTY Henry County
Griffin Reservoir - LAS Site V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Griffin Reservoir - Mixon Site V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Griffin Reservoir - Reservoir Site V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Griffin Ridge Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Grove Point Road V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center V CNTY Gwinnett County
Hall County Intake Structure V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Hamburg State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Harbins - Alcovy River Park V CNTY Gwinnett County
Hard Labor Creek State Park V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hardin Property V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Hardman Memorial Forest Park V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Hart County Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hartsfield Bottoms V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Hawkins (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Heard (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Heggies Rock V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Henderson Golf Community V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Heritage Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Atlanta, City of
  • Henry County
  • Morgan County
  • Cobb Land Trust Inc.
  • Oconee County
  • Berrien County
  • Rome, City of
  • City of Norcross
  • Warner Robins, City of
  • Canton, City of
  • City of Columbus-Muscogee County
City of Warner Robins
Hidden Acres Park V CNTY DeKalb County
High Falls State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hillgrove High School V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Hilliard - Appaloosa (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hilliard - Little Juniper Creek (Ft. Benning Acuib) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hilliard - Little Pine Knot Creek (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hiltonia Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hinesville Airport Industrial Park V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Holly Creek Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hopkins (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Horseshoebend Ecology Research Area V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hughes Prong Tributary V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Huie Land Application Facility V CNTY Clayton County
Hutcheson Ferry Tract V NGO Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy
Hwy 27 Wetland Mitigation V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Hwy 29 - Lilburn Park Site V CNTY Gwinnett County
Indian Creek Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Indian Springs State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ingram & Legrand (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Inner Perimeter Road Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Inner Perimeter Road Mitigation - Dennis Tract V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Ivy Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
J. H. Sloppy Floyd State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
J. L. Lester Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Jacks Branch Tributary V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Jerico River Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Jester's Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Forest Preserve V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
John Tanner State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
John'S Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Johns Sanctuary V NGO Atlanta Audubon Society, Inc.
Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center V PVT Woodruff Foundation
Keg Creek Wildlife Management Area III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
King Tract Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lake Carroll V CITY Carrollton, City of
Lake George Wildlife Management Area V USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lake Kedron V CITY Peachtree City, City of
Lake Mcintosh Nature Area V CITY Peachtree City, City of
Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area V USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lakeview Road Landfill V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Laura Walker State Park III SDNR, SDOL Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lawrence Pearce Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lewis Tract V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens V CITY Conyers, City of
Liberty County Road Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Lindsay Thomas Tract V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Linwood Nature Preserve V CITY Gainesville, City of
Little Bear Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Little Hogan Island Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Little Lotts Creek V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Little Mulberry Park V CNTY Gwinnett County
Little Ocmulgee State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Little Satilla Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Little Tybee-Cabbage Island Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Little Wahoo Island Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lowndes CMC V PVT US Army Corps of Engineers
Lowndes County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Lowndes County
Lula Bridge Wildlife Management Area V USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Lula Lake Land Trust Site V NGO, PVT Lula Lake Land Trust
Lyons Tract V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mackey Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Magnolia Springs State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Marshall Forest V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Marshlands Plantation V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Mayhaw Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
McDonough Road Amendment V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
McFarlane Nature Park V NGO Cobb County
McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
McGuffey Nature Center and Trails V CNTY Coweta County
McIntosh Reserve Park V CNTY Carroll County
Mead Farm Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Meadwestvaco Three (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Metter-Candler County Airport V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Middle Oconee Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mill Creek Nature Center V NGO Georgia Wildlife Federation
Millstone Creek Tract V NGO Broad River Watershed Association
Miners Creek Preserve V CNTY DeKalb County
Moccasin Creek State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Mogan Tract V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Montezuma Bluffs Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Moody Forest Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Moody Forest Preserve V NGO Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Moore Road Park (future) V CITY Suwanee, City of
Morningside Nature Preserve V CITY Atlanta, City of
Morris Pond Mitigation Bank V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mossy Creek State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Motezuma Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mountain Creek Mitigation Area V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mountain Research & Education Center V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Mulberry Plantation V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mullberry Grove V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Murray County Landfill Expansion Mitigation Site V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Musgrove Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Mush Bluff V NGO Georgia Land Trust
Naval Supply Corps School V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Newnan Greenspace III CITY Newnan, City of
Newton 4-H Camp V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Newton County Greenspace V, Other NGO, CNTY
  • Georgia Wildlife Federation
  • Newton County
Nicholson Tract V NGO Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia
North Camp Creek Parkway Nature Preserve V CITY Atlanta, City of
North Oconee River Greenway III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
North Port Industrial Center V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Northside Waste Water Treatment Plant V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Oak Park and Bog V CITY Pine Lake, City of
Oakbin Pond V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Oaky Woods Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, CNTY, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ocmulgee River Greenway III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, OTHS, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Oconee Forest Park V OTHS
  • Warnell School of Forest Resources
  • University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Oconee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Odum Watershed V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Ogeechee River Mitigation V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Ogeechee River Preservation Site V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Ogeechee Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ohoopee Dunes Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ohoopee Dunes Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Okeefenokee State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Old Fourth Ward Park V NGO The Trust for Public Land
Oliver Bridge Wildlife Management Area V OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Ossabaw Island Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Otting Tract Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Outdoor Activities Center V CITY Atlanta, City of
Palachucola Wildlife Management Area V SFW State Fish and Wildlife
Palm Creek Park Site V CNTY Gwinnett County
Panola Mountain Conservation Park V, III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Pataula Creek Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Pates Creek Nature Preserve V CNTY Henry County
Paulding County Greenspace III, Other CNTY Paulding County
Paulding Forest Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Paulding Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Paulks Pasture Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Pelican Spit Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Penholoway Swamp Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Pennahatchee Creek Tributary Mitigation Area V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area V OTHS Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Pine Log Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Pine South Mitigation Bank V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Pipe Makers Canal V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Pirates Cove Nature Park V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Plemmons V NGO St. Simons Land Trust
Pole Bridge Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Pole Bridge Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Porter Creek Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Powder Springs Greenspace I III CITY Powder Springs, City of
Prater Island V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Preston Tract Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Providence Canyon State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Purvis Woods Tract V NGO Broad River Watershed Association
R.L. Jackson / Shoal Creek Reservoir V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Rabun County RC Club III PVT Private Without Easement or Covenant
Radium Springs Tract V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Rayonier Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Red Top Mountain State Park III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Reed Bingham State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Reed Branch Wet Meadow V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Reynolds Nature Preserve V CNTY Clayton County
Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Richmond County Greenspace III, Other CITY City of Augusta-Richmond County
Richmond Hill V CITY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
River Bend Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Rivers Edge V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Rock Creek Park III CITY Gainesville, City of
Rock Eagle 4-H Center V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Rock and Shoals Outcrop Natural Area V SDNR, CITY Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Rocky Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Rogers Bridge Park Site V CITY Duluth, City of
Rogers Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Rose Dhu Island V NGO Girl Scouts of the USA
Rovig (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
SR 22 Wetland Mitigation V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Salacoa Creek Park V CNTY Gordon County
Sandy Creek Nature Center V CITY City of Athens-Clarke County
Sandy Creek Park III CITY City of Athens-Clarke County
Sandy Springs Greenspace III, Other CNTY Fulton County
Sansavilla Wildlife Management Area V PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Sapelo Island Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Satilla River Forest V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Satilla River Marsh Island Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Savannah River State Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Sawnee Mountain Preserve V CNTY Forsyth County
Scentco Tract V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Sea Island Hammocks Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Seminole State Park III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Settles Bridge Park V CNTY Gwinnett County
Shackleford Landing V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Sheffield Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Shiner Pond Road Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Shoal Creek LAS / Shoal Creek Reservoir V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Shoal Creek National Forest This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Singleton Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Skidaway Institute V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Skidaway Island State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia State Parks
Small Sunders (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek CA V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Soap Creek Wildlife Management Area III USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Sod Farm Site V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
South Georgia Country Club V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
South Rockdale Community Park V CNTY Rockdale County
Southeastern Trust For Parks and Land V PVT Private Land Owner
Spirit Creek-Knox Tract V CITY Central Savannah River Land Trust
Sprewell Bluff Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Sprewell Bluff State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Sprewell Bluff WIldlife Management Area West This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area East This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area West This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
St. Catherine's Island V PVT New York Zoological Society
St. Catherines Island Bar Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Standing Boy Creek State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Starr's Mill Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
State Botanical Gardens of Georgia V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Stone Mountain Park V OTHS Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Stoneacre Park III CITY Southern Conservation Trust
Strathmore/Baconsfield Donation V CNTY Coweta County
Suwanee Future Park IV V CITY Suwanee, City of
Suwanee Future Park V V CITY Suwanee, City of
Swann Preserve III CITY Atlanta, City of
Sweetwater Creek State Park III, Other SDNR, CITY Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Talking Rock Nature Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Tall Timbers V NGO Red Hills Conservation Program
Tallulah Gorge State Park III SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources United States Forest Service
Thompson Creek Preservation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Thompson Mill Forest V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Thompson Park V CNTY Cobb County
Three Mile Creek V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tommy Buck (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Towaliga Mitigation Bank V OTHS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Towaliga River Preservation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Town Center V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Townsend Wildlife Management Area V SDNR, OTHS
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Trail Ridge Tract V NGO The Conservation Fund
Tremblingh Earth Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area V USACE, SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Tuggle Road V CNTY Gwinnett County
Turner Lake Park V CNTY Newton County Land Trust
Tussahaw Reservoir Buffer V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tussahaw Reservoir Indian Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tussahaw Reservoir Mackey Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tussahaw Reservoir Peeksville Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tussahaw Reservoir Walnut Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Tybee Island Tract V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Unicoi State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Upper Towaliga Reservoir Buffer V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
VA Highlands Project V NGO Virginia Highlands Civic Association
Vecoma Tract Park Site (Ross Road) V CNTY Gwinnett County
Victoria Bryant State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Vogel State Park III SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
W.B. Casey / Shoal Creek Reservoir V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Waller (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Ward (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park III, Other SDNR, PVT Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Watson Springs Forest V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
West Cobb Loop V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
West Point Wildlife Management Area V USACE Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Wheatley Forest V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
White Oak Creek Mitigation V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Whitehall Forest V OTHS University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Whitfield County Greenspace III CNTY Whitfield County
Wildwood Park III, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Marietta, City of
  • Columbia County
City of Marietta Parks & Recreation
Wilkes County Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Williams Mill Greenspace III CNTY Hall County
Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Winfield Creek Mitigation Area V CNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
Wolff (Ft. Benning Acub) V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Yuchi Wildlife Management Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Zahnd Natural Area V SDNR Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Zonolite Park V CNTY DeKalb County

References

  1. ^ Areas listed in the PAD-US are linked to the approximate area (by bounding box). Matching areas tagged in OSM are listed, with the most significant protected area tag listed.
  2. ^ International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories assigned to protected areas for inclusion in the United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC) World Database for Protected Areas (WDPA) and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) North American Terrestrial Protected Areas Database. IUCN defines a protected area as, "A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values" (includes GAP Status Code 1 and 2 only). Categorization follows as:
    • IUCN Category Ia - Strict Nature Reserves are strictly protected areas set aside to protect biodiversity and possibly geological or geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and impacts are strictly controlled and limited to ensure preservation of the conservation values. Such protected areas can serve as indispensable reference areas for scientific research and monitoring;
    • IUCN Category Ib - Wilderness Areas protected areas are usually large unmodified or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, which are protected and managed to preserve their natural condition;
    • IUCN Category II - National Park protected areas are large natural or near natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the complement of species and ecosystems characteristic of the area, which also provide a foundation for environmentally and culturally compatible spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities;
    • IUCN Category III - Natural Monument or Feature protected areas are set aside to protect a specific natural monument, which can be a landform, seamount, submarine caverns, geological features such as caves, or even a living feature such as an ancient grove. They are generally quite small protected areas and often have high visitor value;
    • IUCN Category IV - Habitat and (or) species management protected areas aim to protect particular species or habitats and management reflects this priority. Many category IV protected areas will need regular, active interventions to address the requirements of particular species or to maintain habitats, but this is not a requirement of this category;
    • IUCN Category V Protected landscape and (or) seascape protected areas occur where the interaction of people and nature over time has produced an area of distinct character with significant ecological, biological, cultural, and scenic value;
    • IUCN Category VI - Protected area with sustainable use (community based, non-industrial) of natural resources are generally large, with much of the area in a more-or-less natural condition and whereas a proportion is under sustainable natural resource management and where such exploitation is seen as one of the main aims of the area.
    • Other Conservation Areas are not recognized by IUCN at this time; however, they will be evaluated to determine if they meet the definition of Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) for inclusion in the WDPA following recently released guidance. These areas (GAP Status Code 3 areas only) are attributed in the 'IUCN Category' Domain along with 'Unassigned' areas (GAP Status Code 4).
    • In addition, a few areas are included as 'Not Reported', these areas meet the definition of IUCN protection (i.e. GAP Status Code 1 or 2) but 'IUCN Category' has not yet been assigned and categorical assignment is not appropriate. See the PAD-US Data Manual for a summary of methods.
  3. ^ The general land owner description (e.g. 'Federal', 'Territorial', 'American Indian Lands', 'State', 'Regional Agency Special District', 'Local Government', 'Non-Governmental Organization', 'Private', 'Joint') standardized for the U.S. See PAD-US Data Manual for the “Agency Name to Agency Type Crosswalk� or geodatabase look up table for full domain descriptions. 'Regional Agency Special Districts' include limited purpose governmental units that exist separately from local governments such as county or municipal. 'Designation' is applied to designations overlapping fee lands as ownership is not applicable. Use the 'Manager Type' field for the best general depiction of Federal lands as several ownership related data gaps (i.e. 'Owner Type' = 'Unknown') occur in the Federal theme