2010 Proposal: The Washington Connected Landscapes Project, Part II: Model Validation
2010 Proposal
Dates
Date Received
2010
Summary
We are requesting funding to support 2 multi-year projects for 9 months each. Both of these projects are focused on validation of models produced by the WHCWG. We will use occurrence, movement, and genetic data collected for greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and mammalian carnivores to validate statewide and ecoregional connectivity models developed by the WHCWG (see the Washington Connected Landscapes Project Part I proposal submitted concurrently for details). Specifically, our project will: • Validate connectivity models developed by the WHCWG using actual movement data from greater sage-grouse. • Test predictions of connectivity models and core habitat areas developed by the WHCWG using greater sage-grouse and mammalian [...]
Summary
We are requesting funding to support 2 multi-year projects for 9 months
each. Both of these projects are focused on validation of models produced by the WHCWG. We
will use occurrence, movement, and genetic data collected for greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus
urophasianus) and mammalian carnivores to validate statewide and ecoregional connectivity
models developed by the WHCWG (see the Washington Connected Landscapes Project Part I
proposal submitted concurrently for details). Specifically, our project will:
• Validate connectivity models developed by the WHCWG using actual movement data
from greater sage-grouse.
• Test predictions of connectivity models and core habitat areas developed by the
WHCWG using greater sage-grouse and mammalian carnivore landscape genetic
analyses.
• Support the development of landscape-scale conservation plans that facilitate the
movement of species in response to climate change and other impacts to landscapes.
• Produce independent linkage maps for greater sage-grouse and mammalian carnivores.
