Protected Area Database - TX

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:

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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 TX

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in TX
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
AARAL Corp. V CITY Austin: Wildland Conservation Division, City of
Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area V SPR Unknown Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument III NPS NPS
Allison Peirce Wetlands Sanctuary V CNTY Harris, County of Harris County Precinct 2
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge IV, Other FWS Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Aquilla Recreation Area V UNK Forth Worth
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve V CITY Plano, City of
Archstone Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Atkinson Island Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Austin'S Woods IV FWS San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve V CITY, REG, CNTY
  • Austin, City of
  • Travis, County of
  • Lower Colorado River Authority/Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan
  • Lower Colorado River Authority
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve System V CITY, CNTY Unknown
Bamberger Nature Park V CITY Unknown
Bandera Canyonlands V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bandera Canyonlands Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Banita Creek Reserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Barrow Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown
Barton Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Barton Creek Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bear Branch Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Bear Creek Nature Park V CITY Lancaster, City of
Beck Ranch Cave Preserve V CNTY Texas Cave Conservancy
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley 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
Berdoll Bend V CNTY Travis, County of
Berry Creek V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Berry Springs Park and Preserve V CNTY Unknown
Big Bend National Park II NPS NPS
Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge
Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Big Oak Preserve V CNTY Williamson, County of
Big Thicket Megasite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Big Thicket National Preserve V NPS NPS
Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown
Black Gap Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • United States National Park Service
Blackland Praire Park V CITY Arlington, City of
Blanco Shoals Natural Area V CITY Unknown San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
Blowing Sink Research Management Area V CITY Unknown
Blue Hole Regional Park V CITY Unknown City of Wimberley, Texas
Blunn Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown
Boggy Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Boscaje De La Palma Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Bright Leaf V NGO Unknown
Brushy Creek Greenbelt V, Other CITY, CNTY Unknown
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District Community Park Greenbelt V REG Brushy Creek MUD
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Buttercup Creek Cave Preserve V CITY Cedar Park, City of
Buttercup Creek Natural Area V CITY Cedar Park, City of
Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Caddo Lake Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Calabria Nature Preserve V CITY Cedar Hill, City of
Camp Chautauqua V REG Lower Colorado River Authority
Candy Abshier Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Canyon Ranch V CITY Unknown Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park V REG Calibre Management of Texas, LLC
Canyonlands Park V CITY Lakeway, City of
Carter Tract V CNTY Harris, County of
Catahoula Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Cedar Creek V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Cedar Creek Islands Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Cedar Ridge Preserve V CITY, CNTY
  • Audubon Dallas
  • Unknown
Champions Property V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Chaos Cave Preserve V CNTY Williamson, County of
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Chihuahua Woods Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chinati Mountains V SPR Unknown
Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve V SLB Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Christmas Bay Tract V SLB Unknown
Clymer Meadow Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cobb Cavern Preserve V CNTY Unknown
Coleto Creek Fields V REG Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Colleyville Nature Center V CITY Colleyville, City of
Collier's Ferry Recreation Area & Nature Preserve V CITY Beaumont, City of
Colorado River Park WIldlife Sanctuary V CITY Unknown
Colorado/Walnut Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Columbia Bottomlands Megasite V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Coolgreen Corridor V CITY Unknown Houston Parks Board
Cottonwood Creek Preserve V CNTY Wilmer, City of
Country Club Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
County Line Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Crownridge Canyon V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Crystal Canyon Natural Area V CITY Arlington, City of
Cypress Creek Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Dallas Arboretum V CITY Dallas, City of
Damuth Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Davis Mountains Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
DaySpring Nature Preserve V CITY Allen, City of
Dayspring Nature Preserve V CITY Allen, City of
Deadman Island V NGO Unknown
Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve V CITY Unknown
Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve V CITY Unknown
Devil'S River/Dolan Falls Megasite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Devil's Sink State Natural Area V OTHS Unknown
Devil's Walkingstick V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Devils River State Natural Area V SPR Unknown
Diamond Y Spring Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Dimension Tract V CITY Carrollton, City of
Dimmitt Playa Unit, Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Discovery Well Cave Preserve V OTHS Cedar Park, City of
Dorothea Leonhardt Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Dos Vacas Muertas Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Double Horn V REG Lower Colorado River Authority
Dry Comal Nature Trail V CITY New Braunfels, City of
Dunham Point V NGO Unknown
Dwight D. Eisenhower Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Unknown
  • Harris, County of
 City of San Antonio
E.R. and Ann Taylor Park V CITY Unknown
East And West Sandia Springs Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
East Boggy Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown City of Austin
East Bouldin Creek Greeenbelt V CITY Unknown
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center V CITY Edinburg, City of
Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Elm Fork Nature Preserve V CITY Carrollton, City of
Elm Grove Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Emile and Albert Friedrich Wilderness Park V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Ennis Kachina Prairie V CITY Ennis, City of
Eubanks Woods V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Farnsworth Park V CITY Unknown
Fay and William Sinkin Natural Area V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Feather Lake Wildlife Sanctuary V CITY El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
Fish Creek Forest Preserve V CNTY Grand Prairie, City of
Fort Worth Botanic Garden V CITY Fort Worth, City of
Fort Worth Nature Center And Wildlife Refuge V CITY Fort Worth, City of
Frazier-Runnels Wildlife Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Gaines Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Galatyn Woodland Preserve V CITY Richardson, City of
Galveston Bay Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Galveston Bay Prairie Complex Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Gambill Goose Refuge V CITY Unknown
Gannoway Lake Park V CITY Sugar Land, City of
Garwood Property V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown Austin Parks and Recreation
Government Canyon State Natural Area V SPR Unknown Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grady Grove V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Granger Recreation Area V UNK Forth Worth
Grapevine Springs Park Preserve V CNTY Coppell, City of
Grass Lake/Naconiche Creek Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Green Island V NGO Unknown
Greenville Heights V CITY Allen, City of
Grulla National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Grulla National Wildlife Refuge
Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Guadalupe Mountains National Park II NPS NPS US Forest Service
Gum Bayou Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Hamilton Pool Preserve V CNTY Travis, County of
Harriet B Ginsbach Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Held Hogan Nature Preserve V CNTY Nueces, County of
Hibiscus Tract V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Hielscher Tract Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Hill Country State Natural Area V OTHS Unknown Texas Parks & Wildlife
Hogg Bird Sanctuary Park V CITY Unknown
Honey Creek State Natural Area V OTHS Unknown Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Houston Audubon Society 1 V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Houston County Tract V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Huebner Onion Natural Area V CITY Leon Valley Historical Society
Independence Creek Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Independence Creek Megasite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary V CITY Unknown
Ivy's Wildlife Refuge V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
J.J. Seabrook Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Jacobs Well Natural Area V CNTY Hays, County of Hays County Texas
James Cooke & Mary Randolph Wilson Preserve Site Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
James Kiehl River Bend Park V CNTY Kendall, County of
James River Bat Cave Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Johnson Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Joppa Preserve V CITY Dallas, City of
Julia Burgen Park V CITY Arlington, City of
Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Kathryn J Whitmire Nature Preserve V REG Bayou Land Conservancy
Keechi Creek Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Kelsey Creek Sanctaury V CITY Gilmer, City of
Kerr Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Kickerillo - Mischer Nature Preserve V CNTY Harris, County of
Kleb Woods Nature Preserve V CNTY Harris, County of Harris County Precinct 3
Knight Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area V CNTY Unknown Kendall County
L. B. Houston Nature Area V CITY Dallas, City of
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Lake 1 V CITY Unknown
Lake 2 V CITY Unknown
Lake 3 V CITY Unknown
Lake 4 V CITY Unknown City of Lubbock
Lake 6 V CITY Unknown
Lake Alan Henry Wildlife Habitat Area V CITY Lubbock, City of
Lake Bastrop Lands V REG Lower Colorado River Authority
Lake Crook V CITY Paris, City of
Lake Findley V CITY Alice, City of City of Alice
Lake Gibbons V CITY Paris, City of
Lake Gilmer V CITY Gilmer, City of
Lake Pflugerville V CITY Unknown
Lakes At Matlock V CITY Arlington, City of
Laredo-Culebra V CITY Unknown Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area V SPR, SFW Unknown
Latta Branch Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Lennox Woods Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Leon Creek Greenway North V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Leon Creek Greenway South V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Lester Lorch Nature Preserve V CNTY Cedar Hill, City of
Lick Creek Park V CITY College Station, City of
Little Lake Creek Wilderness This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Little Pelican Island V NGO Unknown
Little Rocky Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Little Thicket Park V CITY Unknown
Los Rincones V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Lost Maples State Natural Area V SPR Unknown
LouAnn Gomez Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Louise Hanes Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Lufkin Wetland Garden and Outdoor Classroom V CITY Lufkin, City of
Lydia Ann Island V NGO Unknown
M. O. Neasloney Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Mad Island Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mad Island Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Marathon Basin/Caballos Novaculite Macrosite V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Marble Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Marysee Prairie Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Mason Creek Park V CNTY Harris County Flood Control District Harris County Precinct 3
Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Matador Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Matagorda Peninsula V SLB Unknown
Mayfield Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown
McAfee Nature Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
McCommas Bluff Preserve V CNTY Dallas, City of
McFarlane Marsh V PVT Houston Audubon Society
McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
McKelligon Canyon V CITY Unknown
Mcfaddin National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mcfaddin National Wildlife Refuge
Medina River V CITY Unknown
Medina River Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Mercer Arboretum & Botanical Gardens V CNTY Harris, County of
Mesquite Brushland Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Middle Cherry Canyon Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Middle Madera Canyon Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River V CITY Mineola, City of
Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge V CITY National Audubon Society
Mockingbird Nature Park V CITY Midlothian, City of
Mount Livermore Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Muddy Creek Preserve V CNTY
  • Wylie, City of
  • Sachse, City of
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
Mundy Marsh Bird Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Mustang Island Macrosite V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Mustang Island Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Nannie M. Stringfellow Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Nash-Vaught Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Native Coastal Prairie Preserve V CNTY Harris, County of
Natural Springs Park V CITY Anna, City of
Neches River National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Neches River National Wildlife Refuge
Nicholson Ranch Preserve V CNTY Hays, County of
North Cat Mountain Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
North Deer Island V NGO Unknown
North Open Reserve V CITY Unknown
North Padre Island V SLB Unknown United States National Park Service
North San Gabriel (Riveroaks Valley) V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
North Star Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area V REG Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Nuckols Crossing of Slaughter Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Nueces Delta Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
O.S. Gray Natural Area V CITY Arlington, City of
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve V CITY Plano, City of
Old Magnolia V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Old San Antonio Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Onion Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary V CITY Unknown Travis County
Padre Island National Seashore V NPS NPS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Palmer-Jewert Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Palmetto Bend V, Other REG Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
Panther Canyon Nature Trail V CITY New Braunfels, City of
Panther Springs Park V CITY Unknown
Parkhill Prairie V CNTY Unknown Collin County
Pelican Island V NGO Unknown Texas Audubon Society
Phil Hardberger Park V CITY Unknown
Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Plum Creek Preserve V, Other CITY Kyle, City of
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture V CITY Unknown
Prichard Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Pricillas Well V CNTY Williamson, County of
Public Hunting Land Panola County Unit #630 V REG Panola, County of
Purgatory Creek Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Quinta Mazatlan V CITY McAllen, City of
Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary V CITY Quintana, City of
Ramsey Park V, Other CITY
  • Harlingen, City of
  • Cedar Hill, City of
Rancho Diana V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Randol Mill Park - North V CITY Arlington, City of
Rattlesnake Island, Ayres Island, And Roddy Island V NGO Unknown
Redhead Pond Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Refugio Goliad Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Remington Park V CITY Unknown
Resaca De La Palma 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
Rice Tract V CNTY Harris, County of
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Ringtail Ridge Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park V CITY University of Texas - El Paso
River Legacy Park V CITY Arlington, City of
Rollover Island V SLB Texas Audubon Society
Rowlett Creek Preserve V CNTY Garland, City of
Rush Creek Linear Park V CITY Arlington, City of
SW Nature Preserve V CITY Arlington, City of
Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary V NGO Unknown
San Antonio Botanical Garden V CITY Unknown
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
San Jacinto Park V, Other CITY
  • Galveston, City of
  • Unknown
  • Bryan, City of
San Juan Wetlands V CITY San Juan, City of
San Patricio Nature Preserve V CNTY San Patricio, County of San Patricio County
Sandylands Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Scenic Canyon Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Scenic Galveston Preserves Complex V NGO Unknown
Schulle Canyon Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Seabourne Creek Nature Park V CITY Rosenberg, City of
Seabrook Wildlife Refuge and Park V CITY Seabrook, City of
Second Chain Of Islands V NGO Unknown
Seider Springs Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Senator Frank L Madla, Jr. Natural Area V CITY The Senator Frank Madla Park Conservancy City of Grey Forest
Shamrock Island Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Sheff'S Woods Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Shinoak Valley Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Shoal Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Slaughter Creek at Twin Oaks Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Slop Bowl V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Smith Oaks Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Smith Point Spoil V NGO Unknown
Snake Island V NGO Unknown
South Bay Coastal Preserve V SLB Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
South Boggy Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
South Open Reserve V CITY Unknown
South Park Meadows Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center V CITY The Botanical Nature Institute of South Texas Inc.
Spoil Islands V SLB Texas Audubon Society
Spring Creek Forest Preserve V CITY Garland, City of
Spring Creek Nature Area V CITY Richardson, City of
Spring Lake Natural Area V CITY Unknown
St. Edwards Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Stahl Preserve V CNTY Harris, County of
Steck Valley Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Stephen F Austin Mast Arboretum V OTHS Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephenson Nature Preserve & Outdoor Education Center V CITY Unknown City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown
Stratford Nature Area V CITY Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
Sundown Island V NGO Unknown
Sunset Valley Natural Area V CITY Unknown
Sydney Island V NGO Unknown
Tandy Hills Nature Area V CITY Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
Tawakoni Wildlife Management Area V REG Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Tenmile Creek Preserve V CNTY Lancaster, City of
Texas City Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge
The Bluffs At Lost Creek V CITY Allen, City of
The Circle ROW Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
The Nature Center III SFW Unknown
The Trail at The Woods V CITY Allen, City of
Theis Attaway Nature Park V CITY Tomball, City of
Three Islands V NGO Unknown
Timber Creek V CNTY Travis, County of
Tony Houseman Wildlife Management Area V SFW Unknown
Tridens Prairie Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Trinity River Mountain Creek Preserve V CNTY Irving, City of
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
Twin Creeks Greenbelt V, Other CITY
  • Cedar Park, City of
  • Allen, City of
Twin Springs Preserve V CNTY Williamson, County of
Umlauf Sculpture Garden V CITY Unknown
Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Upper Cibolo Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Upper Cibolo Creek Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Veda Farrington Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Vingt-et-un Islands V NGO Unknown
Vivian Malone Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Walker Creek Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Waller Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Walnut Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Welder Flats Wildlife Management Area V SLB Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Wells Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
West Bay Bird Island V NGO Unknown
West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Westside Open Reserve V CITY Unknown
Wetlands Park V, Other CITY
  • Andrews, City of
  • Rockport, City of
Wier Woods Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wiess Park V, Other CITY
  • Unknown
  • Beaumont, City of
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Williamson Creek East Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Williamson Creek West Greenbelt V CITY Unknown
Willow Waterhole Greenway V CITY Unknown
Windmill Hill Nature Preserve V CNTY DeSoto, City of
Winters Bayou Preserve V NGO Texas Land Conservancy
Winters Bayou Sanctuary V PVT Houston Audubon Society
Woodland Hills V CITY Unknown City of San Antonio
Wortham Island Reserve V CITY Unknown
Yoakum Dunes Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Zilker Nature Preserve V CITY Unknown

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