Protected Area Database - OR

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 OR

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in OR
Area [1] IUCN
Cat[2]
Ownership Type[1] Owner Operator
(unnamed) This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
4-O Ranch - Dec 2014 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Abbott Creek Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Agate Desert V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Apache Bluff Wetland V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Arch Cape V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Arnold Creek Natural Area V CITY Portland, City of City of Portland
Ashland Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Atfalati Prairie V NGO Columbia Land Trust
Baker Creek Canyon V REG Unknown
Baker Heaton Confluence V REG Unknown
Bakers Ferry Natural Area V REG Unknown Metro
Balch Creek Forest V REG Unknown Audubon Society of Portland
Bald Hill Farm V NGO Greenbelt Land Trust Greenbelt Land Trust
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bandon State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Barton Natural Area V REG Unknown Metro
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bastendorff V NGO Unknown
Bayview Oxbow Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Bear Creek Greenway V, Other CITY, OTHS, USBR, CNTY Unknown
Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Beaver Creek State Natural Area V, Other SPR
  • Oregon State Park and Recreation Department
  • Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Beazell Memorial Forest VI CNTY Unknown
Berggren Watershed Conservation Area V NGO McKenzie River Trust
Big Creek V NGO Unknown US Forest Service
Blind Slough Swamp V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bluejay Spring Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Borax Lake V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bradley Bog V NGO Unknown
Bridge Creek Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife United States Forest Service
Brown Natural Area V REG Unknown
Buck and Gordon Creeks Natural Area V REG Unknown
Bull Island V SDOL Unknown
Bull Run Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Bunker Creek V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Burlington Bottoms V PVT Oregon Dep of Fish & Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Burlington Creek Forest V REG Unknown
Burright Local Share V CITY Unknown
Camas Cliffs V REG Unknown
Camassia V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Camp Polk Addition V NGO Unknown
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve V NGO Deschutes Land Trust
Canyon Creek Forest State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Cape Falcon West Marine Protected Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Perpetua Seabird Protection Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cardwell Hill (Crisp-Liddell) V NGO Greenbelt Land Trust
Cascade Head South Marine Protected Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cascade Head West Marine Protected Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cazadero Natural Area V REG Unknown Clackamas County
Cedar Mill Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Central Hedges Creek Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Chahalpam V TRIB Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Chahalpam- Phase II V TRIB Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Chehalem Ridge Natural Area V, Other REG, UNKL
  • Metro Portland, OR
  • Unknown
Metro
Chinquapin Bluffs Natural Area V REG Unknown
Circle Creek V NGO Unknown
City of Damascus Local Conservation Area V CITY Unknown
Clackamas Bluff Natural Area V REG Unknown
Clarence W. McQueen And Family Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Clay Myers State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Clear Creek Canyon V REG Unknown Metro
Clear Lake Ridge V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Coal Creek Spruce Wetlands V NGO Unknown
Coffee Lake Creek Wetlands V REG Unknown
Cogswell Foster V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Columbia Hills State Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Columbia Shoreline V REG Unknown
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Coquille Point IV FWS Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Corral Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Cox Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Coyote Spencer Wetlands V PVT McKenzie River Trust
Coyote Springs Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Crater Lake National Park II NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Crook Point IV FWS Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Crooked Creek State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Crosel Creek (206-059) V NGO Unknown Oregon Department of Forestry
Dairy McKay Confluence V REG Unknown
Dairy Susbauer Natural Area V REG Unknown
Darlingtonia State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Deer Creek Ranch V NGO Unknown United States Forest Service
Denman Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Denman Wildlife Refuge V SFW Unknown Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Doris Davis Beaver Marsh V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Drake Lane Natural Area V REG Unknown
E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife United States Forest Service
East Bliss Butte V REG Unknown
East Council Creek V REG Unknown Metro
East Government Island V REG Unknown Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Ecola Creek Forest Reserve V CITY Unknown Oregon Department of Forestry
Eight Dollar Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Eight Dollar Mountain State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department BLM
Elkhorn Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife United States Forest Service
Ellen Bergis Nature Reserve V CITY Lake Oswego, City of City of Lake Oswego
Elmer Feldenheimer State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Ennis Creek Forest V REG Unknown
Erratic Rock State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Estella Matilda Happ Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Evergreen Creek Acquisition V NGO Greenbelt Land Trust
Ewauna Flat V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Faraday Lake V, Other PVT
  • Unknown
  • Portland General Electric
Farmington Natural Area V REG Unknown Oregon Metro
Fern Hill Forest V REG Unknown Metro
Fern Ridge Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Fisher Island Wildlife Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Fishermans Bend Natural Area V CNTY Unknown
Fitton Green Natural Area V CNTY Unknown Benton County
Flight's End V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Floras Lake State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Flynn Creek Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Forest Park III, Other CITY, PVT
  • Bureau of Environmental Services
  • Friends of Forest Park
  • Metro
  • City of Portland
Fort Rock State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Fourmile Wetlands V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Gabbert Hill V REG Unknown
Gales Forest Grove V REG Unknown City of Forest Grove
Gearhart Fen V NGO Unknown
George W. Joseph State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation
Gilchrist Forest (East, Match Tracts 2,3,4) V SDNR Oregon Department of Forestry United States Forest Service
Golden And Silver Falls State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Goodlow Mountain Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Gotter Prairie V REG Unknown Metro
Grabel Floodplain V REG Unknown
Green Island V, Other NGO McKenzie River Trust
Gresham Meadowlands Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge IV, Other FWS Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Hart Wetland V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Hearthwood Wetland V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Herman Road Wetland V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Holcomb Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Horse Ridge Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Horseshoe Ranch Wildlife Area V SFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife BLM
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve V NGO Deschutes Land Trust
Irrigon Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Jackson and Frazier Creeks (Owens Farm) V NGO Unknown
Jackson-Frazier Wetland V CNTY Unknown
Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Forestry
John Yeon State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Johnson Slough Headwaters V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer IV FWS Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer US Fish and Wildlife Service
Juniper Hills V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Keystone Preserve V NGO Unknown United States Forest Service
Kilchis Estuary V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Killin Wetlands V REG Unknown Metro
Kings Bend V REG Unknown Metro
Kingston Prairie V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge United States Forest Service
Klamath Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife US Fish and Wildlife Service
Knapp Street Triangle V CITY Unknown
Knez Wetland V, Other CITY, NGO
  • Tigard, City of
  • The Wetlands Conservancy
L. Presley And Vera C. Gill State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lawrence Memorial Grasslands V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Lents V CNTY Unknown North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District
Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge Oregon Department of Forestry
Lindsay Prairie V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge IV, Other FWS, PVT
  • Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
  • Unknown
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Luckiamute State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Lupine Meadows V NGO Greenbelt Land Trust
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Malheur National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Maple Lane Natural Area V REG Unknown
Maroon Ponds V REG Unknown
Matson Creek V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
McCarthy Creek V REG, CNTY Unknown
McLoughlin State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Mckay Creek National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mckay Creek National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Metolius Preserve V NGO Deschutes Land Trust United States Forest Service
Metolius River V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Miami River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Middle Baker Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Middle Fork Of The John Day River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mill Creek Ridge (214-9902) V NGO Columbia Land Trust
Minter Bridge Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Minthorn Springs V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Mulkey Ridge V NGO Greenbelt Land Trust Greenbelt Land Trust
Munson Creek State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon State Parks
Natural Area V REG Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
Necanicum Forest Acquisition Project V NGO Unknown
Necanicum Forest-Falleur (209-101-9603) V NGO Unknown
Nehalem Bay Wetlands Conservation Project, Phase II V NGO Unknown
Neskia Beach V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Newell Creek Canyon V CITY, REG Unknown Metro
Nichols Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Nike Woods V PVT Unknown
Noble Oaks V NGO The Nature Conservancy
North Abbey Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
North Canemah Bluffs V REG Unknown City of Oregon City
North Carpenter Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
North Coffee Lake Creek Wetlands V REG Unknown
North Multnomah Channel Marsh V REG Unknown
North Nehalem Bay Wetlands Conservation Project V NGO Unknown
North Newell Creek V REG Unknown
Nyberg Wetland V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy The Wetlands Conservancy
Ophir Dunes V OTHS Unknown
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve III NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Pascuzzi Pond V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Peach Cove Fen Natural Area V REG Unknown Metro
Pecan Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Penstemon Prairie V REG Unknown Metro
Phillip P. Schneider Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife BLM
Popcorn Swale V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Portland General Electric Company Private Conservation V PVT Unknown
Power City Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pringle Falls Research Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Rainbow Farms V NGO Columbia Land Trust Metro
Rattlesnake Butte V NGO Unknown
Ravine Woods Natural Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Red Hills V TRIB Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Redfish Rocks Marine Protected Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Richarson Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
River Island Natural Area V REG Unknown Metro
River's Bend Prairie V REG Unknown
Riverside Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Robert's Preserve V NGO McKenzie River Trust
Rock Islands Natural Area V REG Unknown
Rocks And Islands IV FWS Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
Rocks And Islands (Wldns) IV FWS Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Rogers Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rogue River Trail V CNTY Unknown
Rotary Nature Preserve V CITY McMinnville, City of
Rough & Ready Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
  • United States Forest Service
  • US Forest Service
Rough And Ready Creek V NGO Unknown United States Forest Service
Rough And Ready State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon State Parks
Round Top Butte V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Sandy River - Cedar Creek Access V OTHS Unknown City of Sandy
Sandy River Gorge V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Saum Creek Greenway V, Other CITY
  • Unknown
  • Tualatin, City of
Sauvie Island Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Scouter Mountain Natural Area V REG Unknown Portland Area Scout Council
Seal Rock Wetland Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon State Parks
Shangrila Creek Wetlands V NGO Unknown
Sharon Lake Fen V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge BLM
Shepperds Dell State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Skull Island V SDOL State Land Board
Snake River Islands Unit IV FWS Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
South Beaver Creek Greenway V REG Unknown
South Carpenter Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
South Eugene Hills V CITY Unknown
South Multnomah Channel Marsh V REG Unknown
South Warner Basin V NGO The Nature Conservancy US Fish and Wildlife Service
Squally Point Dunes State Natural Area V SPR Unknown United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Starr Creek Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy United States Forest Service
State of Oregon Local Conservation Area V OTHS Unknown Metro
Succor Creek State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon State Parks
Summer Lake Migratory Waterfowl And Game Management Area V FWS Summer Lake Migratory Waterfowl And Game Management Area BLM
Summer Lake Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife BLM
Sunshine Butte Natural Area V REG Unknown
Sutton Lake Swamp V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Sycan Marsh V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Table Rocks V NGO
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Unknown
The White Oak Savanna V CITY Unknown City of West Linn
Thomas Preserve V NGO Deschutes Land Trust
Tillamook Bay - Farris Property V CNTY Tillamook County Department of Fish and Wildlife
Tillamook Bay - Kilchis Point (Match Parcel) V CNTY Tillamook County Department of Fish and Wildlife
Tillamook Bay Wetlands Protection (99-421 and 99-804) V CNTY Tillamook County
Tillamook State Forest V OTHS Unknown
Tom Mccall At Rowena V NGO The Nature Conservancy
  • United States Forest Service
  • United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Towle Butte V REG Unknown
Townsend Woods This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Tryon Creek State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Metro
Twin Rocks State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Umpqua Myrtle State Natural Site V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Upper Abernethy V REG Unknown
Upper Chicken Creek V REG Unknown Metro
Upper Johnson Creek V, Other REG, UNKL
  • Metro Portland, OR
  • Unknown
Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge United States Forest Service
Upper Mitchell Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Upper Yaquina River Preserve V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Veterans Creek Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Oregon State Parks
Wankers Corner Field Station V REG Unknown
Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Weber Farm Natural Area V REG Unknown
Wenaha Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife US Forest Service
West Bliss Butte V REG Unknown
West Council Creek V REG Unknown Metro
West Eugene Wetlands Project I V CITY Unknown Bureau of Land Management
West Eugene Wetlands/Spencer Creek V NGO Unknown
Whale Cove IV FWS Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Wheeler Creek Natural Research Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Whetstone Savanna V NGO The Nature Conservancy
White River Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wildhaven V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Wilkes Creek Headwaters Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Willamette Confluence V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Willamette Cove V CITY, REG Unknown
Willamette Narrows Forest V REG Unknown
William B. Jones Natural Area V CITY Unknown
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Williams Creek V NGO Unknown
Williamson River Delta V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Willow Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Willow Creek Wildlife Area V SFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Willow Springs Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Wilson Creek Natural Area V REG Unknown
Winsor Court V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Wren Prairie V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wychus Creek Discovery Outpost Land Acquisition V PVT Unknown
Wygant State Natural Area V SPR Oregon Parks and Recreation Department US Forest Service
Yamhill Oaks V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Yaquina Estuary - McCaffery/Poole Sloughs V NGO The Wetlands Conservancy
Zumwalt Prairie V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service

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