Unique Areas

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Unique Areas are specially designated natural sites in New York State managed for the protection of significant ecological, geological, or scenic resources while allowing compatible public recreation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf conservation area category
protected area designation
accessPolicy open to the public subject to DEC regulations
administeredBy New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
allowsUse compatible public recreation
conservationFocus rare or exemplary natural communities
scenic landscapes
unique geological formations
country United States of America
designationLevel state
governedBy New York State environmental conservation laws
hasLegalStatus formally designated state land classification
hasManagementObjective long-term conservation of natural features
provision of low-impact outdoor recreation
hasPrimaryPurpose protection of significant ecological resources
protection of significant geological resources
protection of significant scenic resources
jurisdiction New York State
surface form: State of New York
landUseRestriction controls on motorized vehicle use
prohibition of incompatible development
restrictions on resource extraction
locatedIn New York State
managementApproach resource protection with limited development
site-specific management plans
managingAgencyAbbreviation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
surface form: NYSDEC
partOf New York Forest Preserve
surface form: New York State Forest Preserve system
publicBenefit environmental education opportunities
opportunities for outdoor recreation
protection of biodiversity
protection of scenic quality
regulationType state-level land protection designation
relatedDesignation New York State Conservation Easement lands
surface form: Conservation Easement Lands of New York

New York Forest Preserve
surface form: Forest Preserve of New York

State Forests of New York
New York State Wildlife Management Areas
surface form: Wildlife Management Areas of New York
resourceTypeProtected ecological resources
geological resources
scenic resources
shortName Unique Areas
typicalActivities hiking
nature study
photography
wildlife observation
typicalManagementTools habitat management
signage and trail marking
visitor use management

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