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County Natural Heritage Inventories (CHNI) - Deprecated 10/21/2024 |
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County Natural Heritage Inventories (CHNI) - Deprecated 10/21/2024 |
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PA DCNR |
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Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) are sites that have been identified as critical habitat for species or natural communities of concern. The primary focus of NHAs has been on species of concern: those plants, animals, natural communities, and habitats most at risk of extinction. This dataset is designed to identify, map and discuss areas that support species of concern, exemplary natural communities, and broad expanses of intact natural ecosystems that support components of Pennsylvania’s native species biodiversity. These areas are prioritized based upon their ecological qualities and provided with recommendations regarding their management and protection. Most of the existing NHAs have been developed through PNHP’s County Natural Heritage Inventories --systematic studies of the critical biological resources of a county.
This dataset was conceived as a planning tool to assist in avoiding the accidental destruction of habitats supporting species of concern at both the county and municipal levels. NHAs have been incorporated into comprehensive plans, consulted to plan development projects, and utilized by conservation organizations to prioritize their work. Additionally, these sites have been used to help in the development of recreational amenities, promotion of tourism industries and assistance in community development. NHAs also help to streamline economic and infrastructure developments by providing information on sensitive environmental features early in the planning process when adjustments can be made at little cost or delay. This Natural Heritage Area dataset is a planning tool, and is not intended to be used as a substitute for environmental review. |
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County Natural Heritage Inventories (CHNI) |
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Map Service |
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["NHA","CNHI","PNHP","Natural Heritage Areas","County Natural Heritage Inventories"] |
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CNHI |
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