Land Preservation
Graphs at a Glance
| Region | Total Land Preserved (Sq. Miles) |
Preserved Land as a Percent of Total Land Area |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 939 | 10.2% |
| Eastern | 283 | 14.3% |
| Northern | 563 | 18.5% |
| Southside | 176 | 2.8% |
| Southwest | 820 | 12.9% |
| Hampton Roads | 336 | 14.1% |
| Valley | 1,853 | 36.1% |
| West Central | 808 | 15.9% |
| Virginia | 5,777 | 14.6% |
The percent of preserved land in the Hampton Roads region is slightly below the state average.