As part of the Oregon Gap Analysis Project, the Oregon Natural Heritage Program developed a GIS coverage showing the distribution of Protected Areas in Oregon. This coverage is maintained by ORNHP, although the new GIS cover is linked to a Public Lands Ownership Layer, which is being maintained for the state by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Maps showing these areas by major owner and another by GAP status (1 being most protected, 4 being not protected) are shown below. The stewardship coverage is continually updated as new areas are protected or designated, or as land ownership patterns change. ONRHP will release an updated stewardship cover each year.