This section contains both the common and scientific names of rare animals listed by the Heritage Programs of all three States. Included within this list are species listed as threatened and endangered by the State and Federal Governments, and as of special concern by the States. The status of each of these species is periodically reviewed and revised on the basis of available scientific data. These lists include both privately and publicly owned natural areas. All three States name and track their natural areas differently.
Public lands are important areas for natural resource management.
In this section, major public land ownerships are listed for each mapping unit. This section is based on information from published maps, Heritage Programs, and government agencies. Concerns are based on comments from staff of Heritage Programs, conservation groups, university staff, and government agencies. The lists of concerns are often incomplete and may focus on the concerns of a single agency or organization. This document does not attempt to resolve these concerns.