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A map displays that the Highlands Region extends across part of southern New York state. The map identifies several areas of land that are conserved in perpetuity by the Highlands Conservation Act.
Photo By/Credit

USFWS

Date Shot/Created
12/23/2021
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
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The Highlands Conservation Act has helped to protect several parcels of land throughout northwestern Connecticut. These areas provide recreational use for people visiting these areas as well as homes for wildlife.
Ecosystem
Forest
River/stream
Rural
Recreational Activity
Birding
Boating - non-motorized
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Fly fishing
Hunting
Photography
Wildlife watching
Subject tags
Hiking
Maps
Natural resource conservation
Recreation