Conservation Priorities
© Doug Kerr | flickr.com/dougtone Taughannock Falls State Park
Whether it's an endangered species, a disappearing ecosystem, or a cultural resource of historic significance, these conservation priorities are at the top of the list for protection in the Empire State.
Featured Conservation Priorities in New York
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© Sam Sheline | NatureServe (Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle)
New York Wildlife Action Plan
New York's Wildlife Action Plan offers an opportunity to integrate and strengthen the state's successful watershed-based conservation programs and to enhance the state's efforts to conserve species that improve the lives of New York residents and visitors.
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Predicted Distribution of Rare Species
This layer depicts the predicted richness (number) of up to 379 rare species in various categories.
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Priority Large Forested Areas
This layer depicts the matrix forest blocks selected as the most viable examples of the dominant forest communities throughout the state.
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Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat
The data set consists of boundaries of Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats as identified by NYS Department of State, Division of Coastal Resources.
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Rare Aquatic Species and Community Counts
This feature class contains stream segments on which at-risk aquatic species or exemplary aquatic natural communities have been documented.
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Bird Conservation Areas
This layer provides a digital representation of bird conservation areas in New York State.
