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Black Skimmer- Potential Habitat Under Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) Conditions

Summary

Changes in tidal marsh area and habitat type in response to sea-level rise were modeled using the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM 6) that accounts for the dominant processes involved in wetland conversion and shoreline modifications during long-term sea level rise (Park et al. 1989; Successive versions of the model have been used to estimate the impacts of sea level rise on the coasts of the U.S. The model was produced by Warren Pinnacle Consulting, Inc. for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The SLAMM version 6 technical document can be accessed at http://warrenpinacle.com/prof/SLAMM. SLAMM outputs were converted from raster to vector features. Land cover (wetland) types were generalized to MesoHabitat type to coincide with [...]

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Purpose

This analysis is designed to assist in the production of comprehensive conservation plans (CCPs) for each refuge along with other long-term management plans. SLAMM Version 6.0 was developed in 2008/2009 and is based on SLAMM 5. SLAMM 6.0 provides backwards compatibility to SLAMM 5, that is, SLAMM 5 results can be replicated in SLAMM 6. However, SLAMM 6 also provides several optional capabilities. This dataset was adapted by the Harte Research Institute for use in evaluating sea-level rise effects on coastal avian habitats along the central Texas coast for the ICF 2012 project (GCP LCC 2012-002 Employing the Conservation Design Approach on Sea Level Rise Impacts on Coastal Avian Habitats along the Central Texas Coast).

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The SLAMM software and associated files are distributed "as is" without warranties of performance or fitness for any particular purpose. No warranties are expressed or implied. Although this dataset has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. This data is provided on an "as is" basis. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. Changes may be periodically made to the information herein; these changes may or may not be incorporated in any new version of the publication. Be aware that electronic data can be altered subsequent to original distribution. Data can also quickly become out of date. It is recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of any data associated with a file, and that the originator of the data or information be contacted with any questions regarding appropriate use. It is strongly advised that in-situ verification of land cover or habitat type data be performed at the onset of any conservation planning activities.
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  • Gulf Coast Prairie Landscape Conservation Cooperative
  • LC MAP - Landscape Conservation Management and Analysis Portal

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Elizabeth Smith Felipe Chavez-Ramirez Luz Lumb James Gibeaut

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