Nature's Network & BioMap (Mass.)

Major components of Nature's Network and BioMap loaded into 1 map. Information from the BioMap project: "Core Habitat...consists of 1,242,000 acres deemed critical for the long-term persistence of rare species and other Species of Conservation Concern, as well as a wide variety of natural communities and intact ecosystems across the Commonwealth. Critical Natural Landscape...consists of 1,783,000 acres complementing Core Habitat, including large natural Landscape Blocks that provide habitat for wide-ranging native wildlife species, support intact ecological processes, maintain connectivity among habitats, and enhance ecological resilience; and buffer uplands around coastal, wetland and aquatic Core Habitats to help ensure their long-term integrity."