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Evaluating How New York Natural Heritage Program Information Affects Development Projects In New York State, Tara Salerno
Evaluating How New York Natural Heritage Program Information Affects Development Projects In New York State, Tara Salerno
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Is New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) information used to affect land-use decisions in New York State? A seemingly simple question, yet it had no answer. The NYNHP maintains a comprehensive database on the status and location of rare species and significant natural communities throughout New York State. The NYNHP uses this database to provide information to consulting firms, project applicants, developers, local governments, state and federal agencies, private organizations, non-profits, the environmental conservation community, and the general public (together referred to as requestors) with the intent that such information will be used to aid in land-use decisions that will …