The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) manages 709 properties statewide, comprising more than 1 million acres (619,403 acres owned and 482,290 acres owned by other entities, but administered by DFG). Since several state agencies purchase land for the purpose of habitat or wildlife protection, and management responsibilities of these properties are often transferred to the DFG, the number of properties is continually increasing. The 709 properties managed by the DFG include the following: 110 wildlife areas, 130 ecological reserves (which include conservation easements), 11 marine reserves, 159 public access areas, 21 fish hatcheries, 240 lands that have not yet been designated, and 38 other types of properties.