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To provide generalized and authoritative geographic delineations of the major and minor natural regions of Texas for statewide mapping, analysis, and resource planning. The layer is suitable for:
Ecological and habitat assessments
Environmental planning and land management
Education, interpretation, and natural resource studies
Contextual base layers for TWDB applications |
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To provide generalized and authoritative geographic delineations of the major and minor natural regions of Texas for statewide mapping, analysis, and resource planning. The layer is suitable for:
Ecological and habitat assessments
Environmental planning and land management
Education, interpretation, and natural resource studies
Contextual base layers for TWDB applications |
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Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO)
Texas Water Development Board
LBJ School of Public Affairs (original conceptualization, 1978) |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The Texas Natural Regions feature class represents a statewide system of broad natural regions used as a common point of reference for scientists, educators, land managers, and the general public. The dataset identifies ecologically distinct areas based on geology, climate, soils, topography, flora, and fauna.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The framework originates from work by the LBJ School of Public Affairs (1978) and serves as a basis for identifying unique or significant natural resources and recommending areas for conservation and preservation. This dataset is managed within the TNRIS Basemap services, which provide authoritative statewide natural region boundaries. [feature.tnris.org]</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This layer supports regional analysis, environmental planning, statewide mapping, and various TWDB programs that rely on consistent ecological regionalization.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This dataset is for informational purposes only and may not be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying applications. It represents approximate relative boundaries and may not reflect on‑the‑ground conditions.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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Texas Natural Regions |
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["Natural Regions","Ecoregions","Ecology","Natural Diversity","Conservation","Texas","TxGIO","TNRIS"] |
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