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The Omniscape algorithm is based on an omnidirectional implementation of the connectivity tool, CircuitScape. It uses a moving window approach to calculate connectivity. For more information on the OmniScape approach please refer to McRae et al (2016) For this project, we tested several different moving window sizes from 250 meters to 1250 meters. A pixel size of 90 meters was used for computational efficiency. We used the OmniScape Python script provided by TNC. Omniscape requires two inputs: a resistance surface and a source surface. We used the standard resistance surface described above, along with the habitat layer described above as the source surface. Current FlowThe raw output of Omniscape is converted into...
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This database contains the data inputs used to create a 30 meter resistance layer for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment. All input data were clipped to the study area and converted to 30 meter raster format in the same projection with matching cell alignment unless otherwise noted. Input data was reclassified as needed in order to assign resistance values.We made three different resistance surfaces, using these data inputs, for testing in sensitivity analyses. For the first, we started with a conventional methodology for creating resistance surfaces (Using Gnarly Landscape Utilities), and then combined this result with nuanced layers about road impacts and building density impacts. These nuanced...
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This map package contains four resistance surfaces, one which is the same surface at two different resolutions (30m and 90m). The resistance surfaces were used in Linkage Mapper and Omniscape to model naturalness connectivity in Southwest Washington. Naturalness resistance values from all the inputs can be found in the report methodology.We made three different resistance surfaces, using the data inputs, found here, for testing in sensitivity analyses. For the first, we started with a conventional methodology for creating resistance surfaces (Using Gnarly Landscape Utilities), and then combined this result with nuanced layers about road impacts and building density impacts. These nuanced layers have continuous numerical...
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Context and Research QuestionIn 2010, the Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Working Group (WWHCWG) statewide analysis identified a need for a closer look at this landscape extending from the Southern Cascades (from approximately Mount Rainier to the Columbia River), through southwestern Washington, and into the Olympic Peninsula. Several species in this landscape have unique connectivity patterns and broad-scale data limitations which we began to explore in this analysis. Finer-scale analyses are necessary to prioritize and inform actions to maintain and restore habitat connectivity in this region.During meetings in 2016, 2017, and 2018, the WWHCG group developed a plan to model the region using Linkage Mapper...
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The Lower Columbia River and adjacent coastal regions of Oregon and Washington contain a rich diversity of natural and cultural resources managed by a complex array of tribal sovereign nations, federal/state/local agencies, non-government conservation organizations, landowners, stakeholders and others. But our region lacks a current, comprehensive, landscape-scale blueprint that can be used to drive and align conservation efforts to achieve landscape-scale goals in response to stressors, such as climate change, energy development, and land/water use practices. In response to this need, the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative and US Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 has initiated a Landscape Conservation...
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These layer packages contain the results of the Linkage Mapper tools as described below. Running Five of the Linkage Mapper ToolsThe Linkage Mapper software package includes six tools. For this study we used five of these tools, producing stand-alone products which we also combined to create synthesized products. We used Linkage Mapper v2.1Beta5 and an ArcGIS modelbuilder script to run Linkage Pathways, Pinchpoint Mapper, Centrality Mapper, the Linkage Priority tool, and Barrier Mapper using the above described resistance surfaces and habitat concentration areas (HCAs) layers. We used the default parameters described in the respective user guides except where otherwise noted below. The following are the high level...
These analyses are meant to support the development of a collaborative vision for a sustainable ecoregion for wildlife and people. These products will support a network of conservation practitioners towards collective implementation of this vision.There are many results from the anlalyses found in this folder. The primary result to download, a synthesis of all the linkage mapper analyses, is “Naturalness Connectivity, with Cores” found here: https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/5d2cd25ae4b038fabe22cf29
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The forum will have two major goals:. First, to share the successes and learnings of past LCC investments on the subjects of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, subsistence resources, and climate adaptation plans. Second, to identify gaps and future needs as this information becomes useful to inform land and water use planning across the region including the Great Northern LCC and the Great Basin LCC and ATNI.FY2017none
Aleut International Association ABSI/the US Fish and Wildlife Service have a shared interest in conservation efforts that benefit communities and the natural and cultural resources they depend on in the Aleutians and Bering Sea region. The following proposed joint venture would leverage expertise, resources and the regional credibility of both entities to achieve mutually beneficial and outcomes over two years (2017-2019). It would expand upon current AIA efforts to gather input from all stakeholders in the region including: communities, tribal entities, and governmental in order to better inform resource management in the region. It would also improve communication between all the stakeholders, especially regional...
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We explored three approaches for combining Linkage Mapper and Omniscape results. The first one turned out to be a stepping stone to the following two, which turned out to be the most promising, and are summarized below. The first one, not shown here is briefed in the “Supplementary Material: Geoprocessing Notes and Lessons Learned”. Option One: Clipped Omniscape OverlayIn this approach, we clipped the classified Omniscape product (i.e. Normalized Current Flow) to the HCAs, and overlaid that on the various Linkage Mapper products. Here it is overlaid on the evenly weighted sum between Linkage Pathways (i.e. least-cost corridor) and Linkage Priority value.But it was hard to translate this map to conservation priority,...
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Two layer packages are included here. One with the final habitat surface and final habitat concentration areas used in the naturalness connectivity models. The other layer package contains an alternate habitat surface and alternate habitat concentration areas that were created in the process of finalizing the model inputs.Habitat Layer Creation:The habitat layer is needed to create the Habitat Concentration Areas (HCAs) and for use in the linkage mapper model. We wanted the perfect habitat on a landscape to be 1, and the worst to be 0. The habitat layer was created from a “Specialized Resistance Surface” created for this purpose. The “Specialized Resistance Surface” was created with the above methodology, but had...
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Background: Yellow-cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis) is an economically and culturally important tree of the North Pacific coastal rainforest, ranging from northern California through Southeast Alaska. The species has been in decline for many decades, particularly in the northern portion of its range (Southeast Alaska and coastal British Columbia), and is currently under consideration for listing as Threatened or Endangered. Previous work has delineated locations of yellow-cedar stands across the species range, and modeled geophysical features associated with presence of the tree.Purpose: The purpose of this project is to support refinement of a range-wide analysis of bioclimatic factors that support healthy vs....
Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: AK-1, Academics & scientific researchers, Alaska, BIOSPHERICINDICATORS, British Columbia, All tags...
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This project will address the need to better understand the impact that climate change will have on our salmon subsistence resources in southeast Alaska. Working with federal and state agencies, as well as community-based organizations and tribal governments, this project will 1) build a network that supports local organizations in their efforts to collect stream temperature data, and 2) coordinate those efforts so that the data will inform and empower management agencies, researchers, and communities to adapt to changing conditions for fish in the freshwater stages of their lifecycles.


    map background search result map search result map PNW Coast Blueprint Connectivity Northwest Tribal Forum Yellow-cedar decline and recovery:  Climate modeling and data assimilation Furthering landscape coordination and planning in Cascadia Developing a Southeast Alaska community-based stream temperature monitoring network Data Inputs for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Resistance Surfaces for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Habitat Surfaces and Habitat Concentration Areas for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Results Linkage Mapper Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Omniscape Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Combination of Linkage Mapper and Omniscape Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Northwest Tribal Forum Yellow-cedar decline and recovery:  Climate modeling and data assimilation Habitat Surfaces and Habitat Concentration Areas for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Data Inputs for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Linkage Mapper Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Omniscape Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Combination of Linkage Mapper and Omniscape Results for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment PNW Coast Blueprint Connectivity Furthering landscape coordination and planning in Cascadia Developing a Southeast Alaska community-based stream temperature monitoring network Resistance Surfaces for the Western Washington Habitat Connectivity Assessment