New York is the largest city in the United States, with the city proper's population more than double the next largest city, Los Angeles (or roughly equivalent to the combined populations of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, the United States' second, third, and fourth most populous cities respectively).
Comprised of 2.6 million acres in the Adirondack Forest Preserve and 286,000 acres within the Catskill Forest Preserve, these lands represent a majority of all state owned property within the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.
And about 100 million acres of pristine wildlands are still at risk. Wilderness is also the term used for the governmentâs highest form of land protection â federally designated wilderness.There are many ways to protect Americaâs wilderness. In protecting wilderness, we are safeguarding for current and future generations the outdoor spaces enjoyed by every American.nd about 100 million acres of pristine wildlands are still at risk. Wilderness is also the term used for the governmentâs highest form of land protection â federally designated wilderness.