What are Targeted Ecological Areas?
Targeted Ecological Areas are lands and watersheds of high ecological value that have been identified as conservation priorities by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These areas represent the most ecologically valuable areas in the State: they are the best of the best. These lands include large blocks of forests and wetlands, rare species habitats, aquatic biodiversity hotspots and areas important for protecting water quality. DNR mapped where these high priority lands are using a variety of methods developed by agency ecologists. These ecologically important areas have been designated as conservation targets for Program Open Space Stateside.
