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This data is taken from a larger data set that contains the administrative large parcel boundaries for both the state and federal government. It combines the formerly known Legislatively Designated Areas (LDA's), or state parcels, and the Conservation System Units (CSU's), or federal parcels, with data improvements. The CSU's also contained additional federal management units, such as National Forests; hence, the name change. Data improvements are significant compared to previous versions of the LDA's and CSU's. The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) was used for all of the state parcels and several of the federal parcels. The previous LDA's coverage (prior to 2000), was automated at a section level. This dataset delineates the boundaries based on the exact legal description. Special notes about LDA's - The legislature may designate an area for special uses. Areas designated by the legislature may include refuges, sanctuaries, critical habitat areas, ranges, special management areas, forests, parks, recreation areas, preserves, public use areas, recreation rivers, and recreational mining areas. Consult the referenced Alaska Statutes to determine the legal description and special management intent of any particular area. Many areas also have regulations and plans that govern uses within their boundaries. State Wildlife Areas - Includes Sanctuaries, State Range Areas, Critical Habitat Areas and Refuges. They are established under Title 16, Chapter 20 of the Alaska Statutes to protect and preserve the natural habitat and game population or to enhance habitat for particular wildlife species. Most of these areas are managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. State Park Areas - Includes parks, marine parks, recreation areas, state preserves, and special management areas. They are established under Title 41, Chapter 21 of the Alaska Statutes to foster the growth and development of a system of parks and recreational facilities and opportunities in the state, for the general health, welfare, education, and enjoyment of its citizens and for the attraction of visitors to the state. Most of these areas are managed by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. State Forest Areas - Includes state forests and resource management areas. They are established under Title 41, Chapter 15 or Chapter 17 of the Alaska Statutes primarily for management of forest resources. These areas are managed by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Other State Multiple Use Areas - Includes public use areas, recreation rivers, and recreational mining areas. They are established under Title 41, Chapter 23 of the Alaska Statutes for special multiple use management of state public land and water resources by the Department of Natural Resources and management of public wildlife resources by the Department of Fish and Game. |