Natural Resources Inventory
Access and view in extensive, interactive detail Gardiner’s Natural Resources Inventory Maps and information.
NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY FOR THE TOWN OF GARDINER: The Environmental Conservation Commission and Open Space Commission, in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation created a detailed Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) presented for public use in January 2021. All available data and reports are available online using the Interactive NRI Mapping Tool. The Natural Resources Inventory describes the Town of Gardiner’s fresh water, parks, natural habitats and scenic spaces that are essential to ensure continued prosperity, quality of life and responsible growth for our Town.
>> Click here to read and download the NRI Narrative Report <<
View / Download the Natural Resources Inventory Maps using links below.
Please note that preview images will not show full map details. Right-click each link to save pdf files to your computer for full-detailed viewing, using the image zoom feature. (+ / -)
Select individual maps from the following list:
13A. Wetlands and Wetland Soils
13B. Wetland Habitats
14. Ecological Context / (Copy of map with SP zones)
15. Habitats
16. Unique Upland Habitats / (Copy of map with SP zones)
17. Important Biodiversity Areas / (Copy of map with SP zones)
18. Large Forests
20. Climate Resilience for Biodiversity
22. Preserved Land
24. Community Preservation Plan
Presentation of the Gardiner Natural Resources Inventory on 10/13/20 - Click Video Below:
Overview presentation of the Gardiner Natural Resources Inventory by Nate Nardi-Cyrus on October 13, 2020
The NRI Project compiles information on important, naturally occurring resources within a given locality; such as forests, streams, wetlands, and critical habitats, as well as scenic, and recreational assets.
Please refer to this NRI fact sheet from the NYS DEC website. https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/remediation_hudson_pdf/nrifactsheet.pdf
The Town of Gardiner NRI Project contains a series of maps and a report with narrative descriptions, supporting data tables, and recommendations.
All available data and reports are available online using the interactive NRI Mapping Tool. Data will continue to be reviewed, updated where possible, and gaps identified for future study. The inventory serves as an essential tool for the Town by officially identifying sensitive land, water and habitat resources.
Link to Cornell University Publication: Creating a Natural Resources Inventory: A Guide for Communities in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.
Link to: April 2014 Habitat Map Report: Gardiner and Shawangunk Ulster County, New York
