This is a continuous raster dataset identifying wetlands that are currently suitable for mottled duck brood-rearing activities in the Western Gulf Coast. The identification process is based on key biological parameters such as wetland type, number of years inundated, distance to brood nesting habitat, etc. Additionally, this raster dataset presents the data in a form that prioritizes habitat from more suitable to less suitable based on landscape metrics. The scale ranges from 9.9999 to .000005, higher value designating higher suitability ranking.
Summary
This is a continuous raster dataset identifying wetlands that are currently suitable for mottled duck brood-rearing activities in the Western Gulf Coast. The identification process is based on key biological parameters such as wetland type, number of years inundated, distance to brood nesting habitat, etc. Additionally, this raster dataset presents the data in a form that prioritizes habitat from more suitable to less suitable based on landscape metrics. The scale ranges from 9.9999 to .000005, higher value designating higher suitability ranking.
The purpose of this raster dataset is to identify wetlands that are currently suitable for mottled duck brood-rearing activities in the Western Gulf Coast. The dataset is for the use by managers and conservationists to focus key management activities in areas where protection or enhancement will have the highest return on investment, as a measure of increasing mottled duck numbers.
Rights
To be used by managers and conservationists. Data and final products to be distributed by GCP LCC.