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The Gap Analysis Program

"Keeping Common Species Common"

The goal of the Gap Analysis Program is to keep common species common by identifying those species and plant communities that are not adequately represented in existing conservation lands. Common species are those not currently threatened with extinction. By identifying their habitats, Gap Analysis gives land managers and policy makers the information they need to make better-informed decisions when identifying priority areas for conservation.

What's new from GAP?

National Landcover map

GAP's national land cover viewer displays data on the vegetation and land use patterns of the continental United States. You can view this map and explore this data with GAP's online Land Cover Map Viewer.

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protected areas map

The Protected Areas Database of the United States verrsion 1.1(PAD-US 1.1) contains the most current information about publicly-held conservation lands in the US.

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protected areas map