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New York's Forest Preserve, comprises almost all the lands owned by the state of New York within the Adirondack and Catskill parks. It is managed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Protected as "forever wild" by Article XIV of the New York State Constitution, New York's Forest Preserve lands range from remote backcountry to DEC-operated campgrounds, and have exceptional ecological, scenic, and recreational value.
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Forest Preserve. Of the 4.8 million acres of land managed by DEC's Division of Lands and Forests, nearly 3 million acres, or 61%, are classified as Forest Preserve, 2.6 million of those acres are in the Adirondack Park.
Created in eastern upstate New York in 1892 as one of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation, the Adirondack Park is a unique wilderness area and National Historic Landmark. At 6 million acres, it is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States.
Nov 10, 2023 · The story of the preserve is one of growth and consolidation. New York has been a leader in conservation since the 1880s, and the 30×30 goal extends its commitment to maintaining that status. How has the state acquired these thousands upon thousands of acres of peaks, forests, and water?
The New York State Forest Preserve is a globally-significant resource that plays an important role in the lives and well-being of all New Yorkers. The Preserve contains unique wetlands, old growth or “primeval” forest, thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams, and imperiled alpine flora.
The Adirondack Park is a park in northeastern New York protecting the Adirondack Mountains. The park was established in 1892 for "the free use of all the people for their health and pleasure", and for watershed protection. [2]
