This webpage hosts GIS base layers that were used in the mapping analysis for the publication Mapping eatland extent and condition in the conterminous United States and Hawaii to inform peatland protection and restoration, available here.

In some cases, we have included more recent map layers to make the map more accurate for current users.

How to use now: Currently you can use the map to explore the peatland extent and condition data for a particular site of interest. For example, you can turn on layers for land use, roads, ditches, railroads, protection status, and NRCS conservation easements for a particular site to begin to understand potential opportunities and challenges.

What to expect in the future: This site will be home for additional mapping projects, including updated maps derived from new remote sensing analyses, as well as map-aided decision support tools and restoration guides that should enable informed decision-making for land managers or policy makers.

Learn more about the PeatRestore project here.

If you have a need for additional information about the project, please contact Erik Lilleskov (erik.a.lilleskov@usda.gov).