Forest preserve planning by the numbers
View an interactive map and breakdown of areas with and without forest preserve management plans in the Adirondack Park.
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Updating the blueprint: The ongoing revision of the State Land Master Plan
By Tim Rowland
Key stakeholders emphasize the need for careful amendments to the Adirondack Park's land management policies to protect wilderness areas.
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The long wait for forest preserve plans
Nearly a third of state-owned lands in the largest park in the continental U.S. are missing plans for recreation and resource protection.
How many boats is too many?
The state's failure to study Adirondack lakes has become a central criticism for environmental advocates
What is a unit management plan?
The Adirondack Park Agency Act directs the state Department of Environmental Conservation to create management plans for units under the department's jurisdiction.