Protected Area Database - WA

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 WA

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in WA
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 United States Forest Service
4-O Ranch - March 2014 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
4-O Ranch 2013 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
83rd St. Open Space V CITY Redmond, City of
Ableman V CITY Eatonville, WA
American Concrete Inc. V CITY Orting, WA
Anderson -Middleton V NGO Capitol Land Trust
Anderson Creek V CITY Seattle City Light Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Anderson Island Marine Park Addition V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Anderson Log Cabin V CNTY Water and Land Resources Division - King County, WA
Antoine Peak Conservation Area Phase 3 V CNTY Spokane County
Ariona V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Arlecho Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Arroya Park Reserve V, Other CITY, CNTY, PVT
  • Whatcom County
  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Bellingham, City of
 City of Bellingham
Asotin Creek V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Auburn Land Company V CNTY Auburn, WA
Backlawski V TRIB Skokomish Tribe
Bacon Creek V CITY Seattle City Light United States Forest Service
Badger Gulch Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Badger Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bainbridge Island Land Trust V NGO Bainbridge Island Land Trust
Bald Hill Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Bare Island Voluntary No - Take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Barker Mountain V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Barker Mountain Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Barnaby V CITY Seattle City Light
Barney V CNTY Jefferson County, WA Washington State Parks
Bass Lake Complex Natural Area 1 V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
Bass Lake Complex Natural Area 2 V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
Bass Lake Complex Natural Area 3 V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
Bayshore Golf Course V NGO Capitol Land Trust Capitol Land Trust
Bayshore Tidal Salt Marsh V NGO Capitol Land Trust Capitol Land Trust
Beaconsfield on the Sound V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Bear Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Bear Lake V CITY Seattle City Light United States Forest Service
Beatley V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Bee Spit Honey V REG Pierce County Conservation District, WA
BeeBe Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Beers-Peryea Private Conservation Property This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Beezley Hills V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bell Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Bell Island Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Belmondo Reach Natural Area V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Benton City 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
Bergquist 2008 V NGO Skagit Land Trust
Big Bend - 2014 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Big Bend - 2015 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Big Creek V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Big Spring/Newaukum Creek Natural Area V CNTY
  • King County, WA
  • Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bjorgen V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Black Diamond Natural Area 1 V CNTY King County, WA
Black Diamond Natural Area 2 V CNTY King County, WA
Black River V, IV FWS, NGO
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
  • Washington State Department of Natural Resources
  • Center for Natural Lands Management
Black River Forest V CITY Renton, City of
Black River Ranch 2011 V CNTY Thurston County, WA
Black Slough - Nelson Road V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Bone Creek V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Bone River Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Boots Satterlee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Boston Glacier 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
Bottiger's Pond V NGO Whatcom Land Trust United States Forest Service
Boulder Creek V CITY Seattle City Light Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Bremerton Watershed V CITY Bremerton, City of Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Bremerton Watershed & Utility Lands V CITY Bremerton, City of
British Petroleum 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
Burnett Property V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust
Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Camp Kuppler V NGO North Olympic Land Trust United States Forest Service
Camp Wooten Retreat Center This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Canan Property V NGO Methow Conservancy United States Forest Service
Canyon Creek Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Capitol Land Trust V NGO Capitol Land Trust
Carbon River I V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Carlisle Bog Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Carnation Marsh Natural Area V CNTY King County
Cascades Camp V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Castle Rock Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Parks
Cattle Point Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Cedar River Estuary V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Cedar River Natural Zone V CITY Renton, City of
Charles Island Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Charley Creek Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service
Chatman V NGO Blue Mountain Land Trust
Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown
Chester Morse Monument V CITY Seattle, City of United States Forest Service
Chimacum Creek V NGO Jefferson Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
China Creek Open Space V CITY Newcastle, City of
Chopaka Mountain Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown BLM
Chuckanut Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
City Of Tacoma Watershed V CITY Tacoma, City of United States Forest Service
Clark 2008 V CNTY King County, WA
Clearwater Bogs Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown
Clearwater Corridor Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Cleveland Shrub Steppe Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Clover Creek Reserve I-IV V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Coal Creek Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Bellevue, City of
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
Colockum - May 2014 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Colockum Game Range V FWS Colockum Game Range Washington Department of Natural Resources
Colockum 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
Colockum Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Natural Resources
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area (Winchester Reservoir Unit) This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Columbia Estuary - Elochoman River V NGO Columbia Land Trust
Columbia Falls Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Columbia Hills Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Parks
Columbia Land Trust V NGO Columbia Land Trust Washougal
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Coone V CNTY Jefferson County, WA Washington State Parks
Copalis National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Copalis National Wildlife Refuge National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Copalis River V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Corey Slough V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy V NGO Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
Cowlitz River V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Cowlitz Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Craver V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Crazy Johnson V NGO Columbia Land Trust
Creekside Farms Inc (Knudsen) V NGO Skagit River System Cooperative
Crescent Beach Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Crockett Lake Range This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cumberland Creek V CITY Unknown
Cypress Highlands Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dabob Bay V NGO The Nature Conservancy Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dabob Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dailey Prairie Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dan Creek V CITY Seattle City Light
Davis Canyon Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Davis Canyon Preserve V NGO Unknown
Deadman Bay Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Deadman Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Decker Creek V CNTY Mason County, WA
Deer Lagoon V CNTY Island County Parks Department, WA
Denny Creek MacDonald Memorial Preser V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Devils Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dill Creek Ranch V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Dishman Hills Conservancy This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown
Dockton Forest V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA King County Parks and Recreation
Dosewallips 5 V SPR Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission Washington State Parks
Dry Gulch Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Dulcich & Plescia V SDNR Washington Department of Natural Resources Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Dungeness Meadows V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Duwamish Gardens Parcels V CITY Tukwila, WA
E Norway Hill Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Seattle, City of
  • Kirkland, City of
  • King County
 City of Bothell
Eames Tidelands VI NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Eastgate Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Bellevue, City of
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
 City of Bellevue
Eastsound Park Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Ebey'S Landing V NGO The Nature Conservancy Washington State Parks
Edfro Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Elk Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Elk River - 103.17 Acres V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Elk River -27.9 Acres V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Ellis/Kowalsky V CNTY Water and Land Resources Division - King County, WA
Ellsworth Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy US Fish and Wildlife Service
Ellsworth Creek Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Entiat Ranch River Tracts V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Entiat Slopes Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Esquatzel Coulee 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
Everett Creek V CITY Seattle City Light
Everett Water Works V CITY Everett, City of
Faunce-Hitt V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Fenton Nature Reserve V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Fisher Creek V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Fisherman Bay Spit Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Flume Creek Habitat Area V CNTY Clark County, WA
Forks Of Nooksack - Dyer V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Fort James V CNTY Parks and Recreation Department - Clark County, WA
Fort Tilton Historical Marker V CITY Seattle, City of United States Forest Service
Foulweather Bluff V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Foxglove V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Frank Thomas V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Friday Harbor Watershed V CITY, CNTY
  • San Juan County Land Bank
  • Friday Harbor, City of
Froula Park V CITY Seattle, City of
Gettysburg Estate - Lyre River V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Gilligan Creek V CITY Unknown
Gilmur Forest Preserve VI NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Glacier Springs V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Goat Marsh 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
Goetter V NGO Methow Conservancy
Gold Creek County Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
Goose Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Goose Island 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
Granite Lakes Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service
Grant Co PUD#2 V CNTY Grant County Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Grays Harbor Audubon Society V NGO Unknown
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Great Peninsula Conservancy V NGO Great Peninsula Conservancy
Greater Skagit Delta V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Green Diamond V NGO Capitol Land Trust
Green Diamond - Vance Creek 2011 V TRIB Skokomish Tribe
Green Lake (Mettler) 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
Green River Gorge Trust V NGO Green River Gorge Trust
Green River Natural Area V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Gull Rock Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Gunpowder Island 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
Hama Hama Balds Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service
Hamlin Park V, Other CITY
  • Shoreline, City of
  • Seattle, City of
Hancock Property V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Hancock Property 2011 V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Hardscrabble Peak V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy US Forest Service
Harrison V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Hart 2010 V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Hastings V CNTY Water Programs Division - Pierce County, WA
Hat Island Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Heath Middle Fork V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
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
HendriCreekson Canyon Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Hogan V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Hogan's Corner V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Hoh-Queets-Quinault V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hood Canal Land Trust V NGO Hood Canal Land Trust
Hoquiam Surge Plain I VI NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Hoquiam Surge Plain I & II VI NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Horse Lake Road V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust
Humptulips River Delta Preserve V NGO Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Iceberg Point Area of Critical Environmental Concern V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Iller Creek Conservation Area - Big Rock Addition V CNTY Spokane County Spokane County Parks & Recreation
Indian Creek Community Forest V TRIB Unknown United States Forest Service
Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Innis Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Intalco 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
Iron Mountain Ranch V CITY Seattle City Light
Island Center Forest V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Jackson Preserve V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust Chelan-Douglas Land Trust
Jefferson Land Trust V NGO Jefferson Land Trust Washington State Parks
Jefferson Pud #1 V TRIB Skokomish Tribe
Jennerjohn V NGO Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
Jewett Creek Park V CNTY Klickitat County United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
John Malone V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Johnson V CNTY Jefferson County, WA
Jolley 2002 V CITY Sammamish, WA
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
Kahlotus Ridgetop Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Kanaskat Natural Area 2 V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
Kasparek V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Keller Farm Mitigation Bank This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Kellett Bluff Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Kelsey V NGO Whatcom Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Kennedy Creek Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Kent Side Hill V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Kenzie's Landing This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Kincaid V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Kings Lake Bog Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Kitsap Forest Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Kittitas Co PUD #1 V CNTY Kittitas County
Klickitat Canyon Community Forest This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Klickitat Canyon Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Klickitat Oaks V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Klickitat Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
L. T. Murray Wildlife Area (Teanaway Valley Unit) This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
L.T. Murray 2014 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
L.T. Murray Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown United States Forest Service
LOTH95 V CNTY King County United States Forest Service
Ladies Of The Lake V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area V NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Lake Hancock V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Lake Louise Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Lake Youngs Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
 King County Parks and Recreation
Lamas V NGO Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
Langfit Property V CITY Orting, WA
Laughlin Cove This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Lawrence Point Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County Washington State Parks
Leaf Light Farm V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Lenore Game Range V FWS Lenore Game Range Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Levdansky County Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
 King County Parks and Recreation
Levinski V CNTY Parks and Recreation Department - Port Townsend, WA
Lime Kiln Lighthouse Voluntary No-take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Lime Kiln Point State Park III CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Limekiln Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Lind Shrub-Steppe V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Little Bear Hollow V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
Little Pend Oreille River Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown
Loomis Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Lorene Young V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust
Lower Bear Creek Natural Area 1 V CNTY King County, WA
Lower Castle Rock 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
Lower Dungeness V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lt Murray V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lucas V CITY Seattle City Light
Lummi Island Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Lyons Ferry 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
M.E. Anderson V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Magill V TRIB Nisqually Indian Tribe
Magnuson Butte V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Maple Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Marcellus Shrub Steppe Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Marcellus Shrub-Steppe V NGO The Nature Conservancy Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Marrowstone Wildlife Management Area V FWS Marrowstone Wildlife Management Area Washington State Parks
Martin V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Martinez V NGO Skagit River System Cooperative
Mashel River- Eatonville Property 5 V CITY Eatonville, WA
Matzke V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA King County Parks and Recreation
Maury Island (King County) - Parcel 6 / Neill Point V CNTY King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, WA King County Parks and Recreation
Maxine G. Morse Nature Conservancy V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
May Creek Open Space V CITY, CNTY
  • King County
  • Renton, City of
McLane Point V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
McMahon V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Mcleod V CITY Seattle City Light
Mcloughlin Falls 2012 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Mcnary National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Mercer Island Open Space V CITY Mercer Island, City of
Merrill Lake V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Merrill Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown
Methow 2 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Methow Conservancy V NGO Methow Conservancy United States Forest Service
Methow Rapids Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Methow Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Methow Winter Range And Wildlife Refuge V FWS Methow Winter Range And Wildlife Refuge Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Michal Property V NGO Forterra
Middle Boise Creek Natural Area 1 V CNTY King County, WA
Middle Boise Creek Natural Area 2 V CNTY King County, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown US Forest Service
Middle Issaquah Creek Natural Area 2 V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
Middle Issaquah Creek Natural Area 3 V CNTY King County, WA
Middle Issaquah Reach Property 1 V CNTY Water and Land Resources Division - King County, WA
Mill Creek V CITY Unknown
Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Mitchell Hill Connector Forest V, Other CNTY
  • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • King County, WA
  • Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Monahan V CNTY King County, WA
Montaney V CNTY King County, WA
Monte Cristo Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Moran 2012 V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1
Morse Wildlife Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Moses Coulee V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Moss Lake Natural Area V CNTY King County
Mount Baker Baptist V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Mount Rainier National Park II NPS NPS US Forest Service
Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Campbell Global
Mouth of Taylor Reach Natural Area V CNTY King County, WA
Moxee Bog V NGO The Nature Conservancy
N. Kitsap Heritage Park Phase II Acquisition V CNTY Parks and Recreation Department - Kitsap County, WA Kitsap County Parks
Napoleon V CITY Seattle City Light
Nava V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Navy Yard City Open Space V UNKL Unknown
Nelson V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Nelson/Baken/Houck V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Nemah Point V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Nemah River Estuary V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Niawiakum River Estuary V NGO Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Niawiakum River Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Nisqually River Basin Land Trust V NGO Nisqually River Basin Land Trust US Fish and Wildlife Service
Noble Creek Phase 1-2 V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy United States Forest Service
Nooksack V CITY Seattle City Light United States Forest Service
Norris Slough V, Other UNK, NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
North Bay Natural Area Preserve V SDNR, NGO
  • Unknown
  • Cascade Land Conservancy
 Washington State Department of Natural Resources
North Cascades National Park II NPS NPS
North Everett Creek V CITY Seattle City Light
North Fork - Cornell Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
North Fork Eagle V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
North Fork Island V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
North Sauk V CITY Seattle City Light
North Shore Grays Harbor V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Northwest Baptist Convention V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
O' Toole Creek V CITY Seattle City Light
Oak Creek 2014 - 2588.27 Acre Parcel V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oak Creek 2014 - 305.08 Acre Parcel V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oak Creek Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown United States Forest Service
Oak Patch Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington Department of Natural Resources
Oak Reach Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Olivine Bridge Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service
Olympic National Park II DESG Unknown
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
Owen - Ritchie V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Oyster Island V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
PCON107 V NGO Skagit Land Trust
PCON108 V NGO Skagit Land Trust
PCON11 V NGO Capitol Land Trust
PCON12 V NGO Capitol Land Trust
PCON157 V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
PCON3 V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
PCON86 V NGO Columbia Land Trust Clark County
PCON90 V NGO Grays Harbor Audubon Society Washington State Department of Natural Resources
PCON93 V NGO Jefferson Land Trust Washington State Parks
Pacific Woodrush/Hankins V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Palix River Confluence V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Parker - Kuromiya V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Patterson Creek Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Patterson Springs V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Pearson Eddy V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Peninsula Heritage Land Trust V NGO Peninsula Heritage Land Trust
Phalon Lake Public Fishing Area V FWS Phalon Lake Public Fishing Area
Phase 2 Properties V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Pierce National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Pierce National Wildlife Refuge Washington State Parks
Pile Point Voluntary No - Take Bottom Fish Recovery Area VI CNTY San Juan County
Pilot Point V CNTY Parks and Recreation Department - Kitsap County, WA Kitsap County Parks
Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown
Pitt Sportsman V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Point Doughty Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Point Heyer Natural Area V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA King County Parks and Recreation
Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve V NGO Whatcom Land Trust Whatcom County
Polson V NGO Jefferson Land Trust
Pope V SPR Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Washington State Parks
Pope Resources (Parcels 20-27) V NGO Great Peninsula Conservancy
Port Blakely V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Port Susan Bay V NGO The Nature Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pragtri Farm V NGO Evergreen Land Trust
Pratum V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Prime Lands / Sagehills V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust
Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Pud #1 Of Klickitat County V CNTY Klickitat County United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Puget Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Puget Sound Energy V PVT Puget Sound Energy City of Bellingham
Pysht Conservation Area In-Holding V NGO North Olympic Land Trust
Queets Estuary V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Queets Island V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge
Quimper Wildlife Corridor V NGO Jefferson Land Trust
Quintana - Leon V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Quintana - Leon II V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
R.l. Anderson V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Racehorse Creek V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources, King County
Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Raymond Forks V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Rayonier Hsp IV V NGO Chehalis River Basin Land Trust
Redmond Watershed Preserve V CITY Redmond, City of
Renton Park V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Seattle, City of
  • King County
Rhode Ranch V NGO Capitol Land Trust
Richmond Reserve V CITY Shoreline, City of
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge United States Fish and Wildlife
Risley V NGO Methow Salmon Recovery Found
Riverside Breaks Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Riviera V NGO Whidbey Camano Land Trust Island County Parks
Robe Canyon I-II V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Rock Creek Headwaters V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Rocky Prairie Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Rose V NGO Capitol Land Trust
Rose Creek Preserve V NGO Unknown Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
Roslyn V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Ross Lake National Recreation Area V NPS NPS
Rutsatz Salmon V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Salmon-Morgan Creeks 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
Saltese Uplands Conservation Area V CNTY Spokane County
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge Washington State Parks
Sand Island 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
Sauk Floodplain V CITY Seattle City Light
Sauk Island V CITY Seattle City Light
Sauk Wetland V CITY Seattle City Light
Schibig- Lakeview Nature Preserve V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Schorr V CNTY Parks and Recreation Department - Kitsap County, WA Kitsap County Parks
Schuman Dam V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Schumann - Granger V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Scotch Creek 2012 V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Scotch Creek Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Seaton Canyon V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Seattle City Light V CITY Seattle, City of
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds V CITY Seattle, City of
Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Sentinel Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Shadow Lake Bog I-III V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Sherman Creek Game Range V FWS Sherman Creek Game Range United States Forest Service
Shinglemill Creek Natural Area V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA King County Parks and Recreation
Shipwreck Point Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Shumocher Creek Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Silvia Vukov Harris 242305-9081 V CNTY Water and Land Resources Division - King County, WA
Sinlahekin Deer Winter Range And Wildlife Refuge V FWS Sinlahekin Deer Winter Range And Wildlife Refuge Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sinlahekin Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown United States Forest Service
Sister Rocks 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
Siuattle River Mile 6.32-7.81 V CITY Seattle City Light
Skagit Bald Eagle Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Skagit County - Alea V CNTY Skagit Wild, Scenic & Recreation River
Skagit Land Trust V NGO Skagit Land Trust United States Forest Service
Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area V CITY
  • Seattle, City of
  • Seattle City Light
  • United States Forest Service
  • Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Skagit River Waterfront 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
Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Skagit/Sauk River V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Skamokawa Creek Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Skookum Inlet Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Skykomish Timber Goldbar V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Smires 2008 V CITY Seattle City Light - Seattle, WA
Smoke Farm V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Snohomish County Conservation Land V CNTY Snohomish County
Snohomish County Land Trust V CNTY Snohomish County Land Trust
Snoqualmie Bog Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Soler Properties V NGO Forterra
Somerset Open Space V CITY Bellevue, City of
South End Land Trust V NGO South End Land Trust
South Fork Chinook - Curtis V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
South Fork Chinook - Roos V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
South Nemah Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
South Nolan Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
South Puget Prairies V NGO The Nature Conservancy Center for Natural Lands Management
Southwind Conservancy V NGO Southwind Conservancy
Spring Creek Canyon Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Spruce Roost V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Squak Mountain / Tiger Mountain Corridor V CNTY King County Washington State Parks
Stafford Creek V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Stavis Creek Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Steiner V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Stemilt Basin V CNTY Chelan County, WA United States Forest Service
Stensland 2003 V CNTY Parks and Recreation Division - King County, WA
Stimpson Nature Reserce - Lake Louise V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Sun Park V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Sunnyside Waterfowl Management Area V FWS Sunnyside Waterfowl Management Area Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Swami V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Swamp Lake V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy United States Forest Service
Swanson Lakes-Sherman Creek Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown United States Forest Service
Swift V CNTY Jefferson County, WA
Table Mountain/Greenleaf Peak Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown
Tahoma Forest South Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Tarboo Slopes V NGO Northwest Watershed Institute Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Tatrimima V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Teal Duck V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Teal Slough Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Telegraph Slough 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
Tenas Creek V CITY Seattle City Light United States Forest Service
The Two-Steppe Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Third Lagoon Preserve V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
Thorp Mill Town Historical Society III NGO Thorp Mill Town Historical Society
Three Creeks V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Three Forks Natural Area V CNTY King County
Thurston Land Trust V NGO Thurston Land Trust
Tiegel V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Tieton River V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Time Oil V CNTY Kitsap County, WA
Tolt River V CITY Seattle City Light
Tolt Unnamed Creek V CITY Seattle City Light
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service
Trust For Public Lands V NGO Trust for Public Land
  • United States Forest Service
  • USDA Forest Service
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Two Rivers V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Umbrella Bay - Lake Ozette V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy National Park Service
Union River V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Uplands Greenbelt V CITY Kent, City of City of Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Upper Dry Gulch Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Van Antwerp V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Van Dyken V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Van Eaton 2008 V NGO Nisqually Land Trust
Vashon Maury Island Land Trust Partne V NGO Cascade Land Conservancy
Viewpoint Open Space V CITY Redmond, City of
W.T. Wooten 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
Wallace Property V NGO Chelan - Douglas Land Trust United States Forest Service
Wanapum Recreation Area V CNTY Grant County Washington State Parks
Wapato Hills Open Space V CITY Tacoma, City of
Ward Property Acquisition V NGO Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Washburn 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
Washougal Oaks Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Washougal Oaks Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown United States Forest Service;Columbia River Gorge Commission
Watershed V CITY
  • Sumner, City of
  • Puyallup, City of
Weatherly V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife United States Forest Service
Weeks Wetland Preserve V CNTY San Juan County
Wells-Chelan-Sagebrush Flats Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wenas V SFW Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wenas Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
West Bank Property V NGO Columbia Land Trust
West Side Scenic Corridor V CNTY San Juan County Land Bank
West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown
Westcrest Park V, Other CITY Seattle, City of
Western Foundation V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Western Rivers Conservancy V NGO Western Rivers Conservancy
Westport Light 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
Wetland 14 Natural Area V CNTY King County, WA King County
Weyerhaeuser Haul Road V CITY Eatonville, WA
Whatcom Land Trust V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Whatcom Wildlife Area Complex V SFW Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Whitcomb Flats 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
White Deer V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
White Salmon Oak Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Whited (Elk Flats) V NGO Whatcom Land Trust
Whitman Mission National Historic Site III NPS NPS
Willapa Divide Natural Area Preserve V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Willapa National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Willis Street Greenbelt V CITY Kent, City of
Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area V SDNR Unknown Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Yakima River Canyon V NGO The Nature Conservancy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Yellow Island V NGO The Nature Conservancy

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