NaturalRegions
Shapefile
Tags
Environment, Natural
Regions, Geoscientific information, State of Texas, TX, Texas, Texas, Biota
Summary
This feature class is a component of
TPWD 'base' data. 'Base' data includes current, statewide geospatial information
intended to provide context for mapping purposes. To provide generalized
locations of the natural regions of Texas, for statewide and/or regional
analysis.
Description
This dataset was set up as a system to identify broad natural regions of Texas, to serve as a common point of reference for scientists, students, visitors and all citizens of Texas; and to locate and recommend for preservation natural areas that contain unique, significant, unusual and scenic resources, including rare or endangered species and endangered geological formations and ecosystems, with the goal of preserving elements of Texas' natural diversity (LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978 p17).
Credits
Geometry: LBJ School of Public
Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project
Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin. Attributes: Updated by
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) GIS Lab 04/15/2010
Use limitations
This data is not appropriate
for large scale, site specific analysis. This data was prepared by the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
its employees, and personnel, make no warranty as to its accuracy. The Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel MAKE NO WARRANTY
FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO
THIS DATA. THIS IS NOT A SURVEYED PRODUCT. Title 1 Part 10 Chapter 201 Rule
§201.6 of the Texas Administrative Code suggests data showing the full extent of
Texas be projected in the Texas State Mapping System. This feature class as
provided by TPWD is unprojected.