Protected Area Database - VA

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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 VA

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in VA
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
Accotink Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Anawalt Lake 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
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Antioch Pines State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
  • VA Department of Conservation and Recreation; Old Dominion University
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park III NPS NPS National Park Service
Appomattox River Conservation Area III CNTY Chesterfield County
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Backlick Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Bald Knob State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Balls Bluff Battlefield Regional Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Balthrope Marsh Wildlife Management Area V, Other SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Barbours Hill Waterfowl 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
Barns Chapel V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bear Creek Lake State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Beech Grove Cliff V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bethel Beach State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Bethel Beach State Natural Area and Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Big Marsh V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Big Spring Bog State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Big Woods V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Big Woods Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Biscuit Run State Park III, Other SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Blackwater Ecological State Natural Area Preserve V OTHS Old Dominion University VA Department of Conservation and Recreation; Old Dominion University
Blackwater River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Blackwater Sandhills DCR V CNTY VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Booker T. Washington National Monument III NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Bottom Creek Gorge V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Broad Run V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Brownsville Farm V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Brushy Hill III CITY City of Lexington
Buffalo Mountain State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Bull Neck Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Bull Run Mountains State Natural Area Preserve V SDC VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Bush Mill Stream State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Cacapon State Park III SPR WV State Parks WV Division of Natural Resources
Caledon State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Camp Branch Wetlands State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Cape Charles State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Cedar Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cedar Island Macrosite V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Cedar Island Macrosite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cherry Orchard Bog State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Chestnut Creek Wetland State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Chestnut Ridge State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Chickahominy River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Chotank State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Chub Sandhill State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Clam Marshes V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Claytor Lake State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Cleveland V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Cleveland Barrens State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • United States Forest Service
  • Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Clover Hollow State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Cobb Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Conservation Fund Preserve V NGO The Conservation Fund
Cowbane Prairie State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Crawford's Knob State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Crow's Nest State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Cub Run Stream Valley
III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Cub Run Stream Valley Park III, Other CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park V NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Cumberland Marsh V NGO The Nature Conservancy Virginia DCR
Cypress Bridge State Natural Area Preserve V TRIB, SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Dameron Marsh State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Dawson Shoals Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Dead Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Deep Creek Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Dendron Swamp State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Dick Cross State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Difficult Creek State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Difficult Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Dogue Creek Stream Valley Park III, Other CNTY
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
  • Fairfax County
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Douthat State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Dragon Run V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Dundas Granite Flatrock State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
East River Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Elklick Preserve III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairy Stone State Park V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
False Cape State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Fish and Wildlife Service
False Cape State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge
Fernbrook Natural Area V NGO The Nature Conservancy
First Landing State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge
Flatlick Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Fletcher Ford V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Fletcher Ford State Natural Area Preserve V NGO VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Folly Lick Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Folly Mills Fen State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Fortune'S Cove V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Four Mile Creek Park III CNTY Henrico County
Fowling Point V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Franklin Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Fraser V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Freedom Park III, Other CITY, CNTY
  • James City County
  • Town of Leesburg
Freeman / Kerney Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Frog Branch Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Game Farm Marsh Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Gathright Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • United States Forest Service
  • Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
General Vaughns Bridge Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Godwin Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Goochland Marsh State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Goodwin Islands - National Estuarine Research Reserve V, Other OTHS
  • College of William and Mary
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
Goose Island State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Goshen Pass State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia DCR
Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • United States Forest Service
  • Virginia DCR
Grassy Hill State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Gravely Run Nature Preserve III CNTY Henry County
Grays Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Grayson Glades State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Grayson Highlands State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Great Dismal Swamp Megasite Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Great Dismal Swamp Nw V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Greens Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Guinea Marshes V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hardware River Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Havens Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Hickory Hollow State Natural Area Preserve V NGO Northern Neck Audubon Society Northern Neck Audubon Society
Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Highland Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Hog Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Holliday Lake State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Holmes Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
Horsepen Lake Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Hughlett Point State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Hungry Mother State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Huntley Meadows County Park III, Other CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Hutchinson Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Indian Run Stream Valley Park III, Other CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Ironto Shale Barren V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Island Farm Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
James River National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS James River National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish & Wildlife Service
James River Park III CITY City of Richmond City of Richmond
James River State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
John J Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Area III CNTY Chesterfield County
Johnny Moore Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Johnson Marsh State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Johnsons Creek State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia DCR
Kennedy Tract IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Kiptopeke State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Kittewan Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Lake Anna State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Lake Robinson State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Laurel Fork V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Laurel Grove IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Leesylvania State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Lick Creek State Natural Area V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Little Cobb Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Long Branch Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Long Ridge V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Lower Chickahominy River Fee Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Lucas Woods V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Magothy Bay State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Marks and Jacks Islands State Natural Area Preserve V NGO VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Martin National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Martin National Wildlife Refuge
Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge Northern Virginia Park Authority
Mason Neck State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
  • Northern Virginia Park Authority
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
Mattaponi River Megasite V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Mayo River State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
  • North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
McPherson Donation III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Metompkin Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Middle Peninsula State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Middle Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Millers Yard V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mink Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Mockhorn Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Mothershead Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Mount Joy Ponds State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Mutton Hunk Fen State Natural Area Preserve V SPR, PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Myrtle Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Naked Mountain State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Natural Bridge State Park III PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Natural Tunnel State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Nawney Creek Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
New Point Comfort V NGO The Nature Conservancy
New Point Comfort Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
New Point Comfort State Natural Area Preserve V NGO VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
North Fork Roanoke River Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
North Landing River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
North Landing River Macrosite V NGO The Nature Conservancy
North Landing River Natural Area Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
North Landing River State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Northwest River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • City of Chesapeake
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Northwest River Park III CITY City of Chesapeake City of Chesapeake
Northwest River State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Ogdens Cave State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Oyster V, Other NGO, PVT The Nature Conservancy
Oyster Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Oyster West V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Oyster West Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Panther 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
Parkers Marsh State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Parramore Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Paul Springs Stream Valley Park III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Pedlar Hills Glades State Natural Area Preserve V SPR, PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Pendleton Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Peter Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Pettigrew Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Phillips Creek V, Other NGO, PVT The Nature Conservancy
Pickett's Harbor State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Picketts Harbor V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Pigeon Top Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Pimmit Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY, PVT
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
  • Private Parkland
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Pine Mountain Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Piney Branch Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Piney Grove V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Pinnacle State Natural Area Preserve V SPR, NGO VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Pocahontas State Park V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Pohick Stream Valley Park III, Other CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Pond Mountain Game Land This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Poor Mountain State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Port Royal Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Potts Creek Shale Barren V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Powhatan State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Powhatan State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Precivals Island Natural Area III CITY City of Lynchburg
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Presquile National Wildlife Refuge USDA
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Rapidan Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • United States National Park Service
Redrock Mtn State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Reed Island Creek Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Revel Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Revere / Haynes Property V NGO Friends of Dragon Run
Rivanna Watershed V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Rocky Hollow Cave Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Rocky Run Stream Valley III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Rocky Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Rocky Run Stream Valley Park II III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Rogue Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historic State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Sandy Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Saxis Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Scotts Run Nature Preserve III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Scotts Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Seven Bends State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation United States Forest Service
Shenandoah National Park II DESG Unknown Warren County Public Schools
Ship Shoal Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Sleepy Creek 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
Smith Mountain Lake State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Smoot State Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries United States Forest Service
South Quay Sandhills State Natural Area Preserve V SPR, NGO, PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Southern Shenandoah Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Staunton River State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Styer/Bishop Units IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY
  • Fairfax County BOS
  • Fairfax County Park Authority
 Fairfax County Park Authority
Sugarloaf Mtn / Rockfish / Shields Gap V NGO The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Sweet Hall Marsh - National Estuarine Research Reserve V OTHS Commonwealth of Virginia
Sweet Springs State Natural Area Preserve V PVT VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Swift Creek III CNTY Chesterfield County
Tate Lohr 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
Tayloe Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The Big Survey Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
The Cedars Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
The Cedars State Natural Area Preserve V SDC, SPR, NGO VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
The Pinnacle V NGO The Nature Conservancy
The Pinnacle Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Thomas Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Thompson Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
  • National Park Service
  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Tidal Lands VI OTHS VA Marine Resources Commission
Toby'S Point Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Trojan Waterfowl 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
Tuckahoe Creek Park III CNTY Henrico County
Turkeycock Run Stream Valley Park III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority
Turkeycock Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Twin Lakes State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Unnamed Loudoun County Park III, Other CITY, REG
  • Town of Purcellville
  • Northern Virginia Regional Park Auth
Unthanks Cave State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Upper Clinch River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Upper Clinch River Aquatic Site V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Upper Crab Neck V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Upper Potamac Properties Park III REG Northern Virginia Regional Park Auth The Nature Conservancy
Upshur Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
VCLF Holding V NGO Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund
VDOT Wetlands Bank IV OTHS VA Dept of Transportation
VOF Holding V, Other SDC VA Outdoors Foundation
Va Eastern Shore Megasite (Penn Central Corp. V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Voorhees V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wachapreague Fee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Waller Mill Park III CITY City of Williamsburg
Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge
Walnut Hill V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Walnut Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Warm Springs Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Watery Mountains V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wellford Unit IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
West Neck Creek Park III CITY City of Virginia Beach
Westfields School Site This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Westmoreland State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
Widewater State Park III SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration;State of Maryland;Charles County
Wildcat Mountain Natural Area Site V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Wildlife Management Area V SFW VA Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries
Williams Property V NGO Friends of Dragon Run
Wilna/Wright Units IV FWS Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Wolftrap Stream Valley III CNTY Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County Park Authority
Wreck Island State Natural Area Preserve V SPR VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation

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