Description: New York City Parkland designated Forever Wild was sampled using the NAC Ecological Assessment protocol during the months of May-October 2013-2014. Forever Wild Nature Preserves were identified by NYC Park ecologists and experts based on size, shape, connectivity and proximity, soil, ecological integrity and floral and faunal rarity. The 51 Forever Wild Nature Preserves located within New York City's parks represent more than 8,200 acres of natural areas throughout the City, and include a variety of habitat types, roughly 5,600 acres are forest and upland.
Service Item Id: 447057cd3eb540a483c48691128f0bbb
Copyright Text: Rachel Charow, Natural Areas Conservancy