Department of Fish and Game Protected Areas
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), through its seven regional divisions, manages more than 700 protected areas statewide, totaling 1,119,360 acres (4,529.9 km2). They are broadly categorized as:
- 110 wildlife areas, designed to give the public easier access to wildlife while preserving habitats.
- 123 ecological reserves, which protect rare terrestrial species and habitats.
- 11 marine reserves, which do the same for sea-dwelling species and habitats.
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