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Ratio of the Conservation Value Index score calculated for each pixel to the maximum possible CVI score (144) for aquatic systems.
This layer summarizes the Arkansas Terrestrial Broadly Defined Habitats Condition Index based on Condition Index Scores alone. Some users may be interested in the scores generated by the project and their habitat management implications. The symbology and map colors in this dataset represent that information. For descriptions of existing and potential habitat and per-pixel habitat condition and landscape configuration inputs to these scores, consult the Arkansas Broadly Defined Habitats with Condition Index and Barcode data layer, for which the map colors describe existing Broadly Defined Habitats.
Categories: Data;
Types: ArcGIS REST Map Service,
ArcGIS Service Definition,
Downloadable,
Map Service;
Tags: Ecological Systems,
Habitats,
Wildlife Conservation
The “Modeling Habitat Connectivity to Support State Wildlife Action Plans in the Mid-South” project includes a per-pixel assessment of Broadly Defined Habitats for species identified in state Wildlife Action Plans. These assessments include information about where potential habitats exist in the landscape. This information was obtained by translating ecological system classes named in the LANDFIRE biophysical settings layer within the project study area to the fifteen Broadly Defined Habitat classes used by the connectivity project. For more information consult the project report https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/5ccb0cfce4b09b8c0b780433
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) ecosystems in the southeastern United States have declined substantially from an estimated 92 million acres in the pre-Columbian time period to 4.3 million acres at present, largely due to agricultural conversion, urbanization and replacement by other forest types, notably loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). The open landscape character of longleaf pine ecosystems is characterized by a lower carbon stocking and prairie-like understory dominated by grasses and low woody vegetation . Lower carbon stocking combined with greater drought tolerance in longleaf pine suggest that longleaf pine stands generally consume less water relative to loblolly pine and slash pine dominated stands. The...
The Risk Index for aquatic ecosystems is based on the risk of land use change from urbanization or sea-level rise (SLR). Urbanization risk is calculated and classified based on past change (from 2001 NLCD to 2016 NLCD) and expected future changes (Southeast SLEUTH model). Expected changes from SLR are included in the future change expectations with urbanization (either/or) where appropriate. Risk is classified into 5 classes: 0 = Uplands (out of analysis) 1 = High Risk (Past = declines and Future =declines) 2 = Moderate Risk (Past = stable or increasing & Future = declines) 3 = Low Risk (Past = declines & Future = stable) 4 = Very Low Risk (Past = stable or increasing & Future = stable).
The Draft Blueprint 2020 Data Download is a .zip file containing the Draft Blueprint 2020 raster data.
Terrestrial landscapes within 1000-hectare units (hexagon grid) are assigned high, medium, and low scores for three elements, species occurrence, habitat, and partner interest. This is data layer was created as an iterative step in the development of Conservation Opportunity Areas for terrestrial species for Arkansas. The rankings described in this layer guided the selection of watersheds to be prioritized for conservation action.
The Southeast Conservation Blueprint is a map of important areas for conservation and restoration across the Southeast and Caribbean. The Blueprint is the primary product of the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS). Through SECAS, diverse partners are working together to design and achieve a connected network of lands and waters that supports thriving fish and wildlife populations and improved quality of life for people.
Categories: Data,
Project;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Project,
SA Science Catalog,
final
This indicator identifies areas within the historic longleaf pine range east of the Mississippi River where creating or maintaining open pine habitat would most benefit six focal species of birds (Bachman’s sparrow, red-cockaded woodpecker, Henslow’s sparrow, red-headed woodpecker, Northern bobwhite, brown-headed nuthatch). It prioritizes areas for open pine conservation based on suitability for longleaf pine, feasibility of prescribed burning, proximity to protected lands, habitat suitability for focal bird species, and proximity to source bird populations. It originates from the East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture’s prioritization of areas for open pine ecosystem restoration.Reason for SelectionOpen longleaf...
Categories: Data;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Data,
SA Science Catalog,
SECAS,
Southeast Conservation Blueprint,
Terrestrial Indicator,
This indicator is an index of habitat suitability for twelve upland hardwood and forested wetland bird species (wood thrush, whip-poor-will, American woodcock, red-headed woodpecker, Chuck-will’s widow, hooded warbler, Kentucky warbler, Acadian flycatcher, Northern parula, black-throated green warbler, prothonotary warbler, Swainson’s warbler) based on patch size and other ecosystem characteristics such as proximity to water and proximity to forest and ecotone edge. It originates from Southeast Gap Analysis Program and Designing Sustainable Landscapes bird habitat models.Reason for SelectionThis indicator represents ecologically important thresholds in forest patch size and other characteristics, such as distance...
Categories: Data;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Data,
SA Science Catalog,
SECAS,
Southeast Conservation Blueprint,
Terrestrial Indicator,
This indicator assesses shoreline condition based on the presence of hardened structures like jetties, groins, and riprap, as well as other human development. Natural shorelines in harder-to-develop coastal areas receive the highest shoreline condition scores, while hardened shorelines receive the lowest scores. This indicator originates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Environmental Sensitivity Index dataset.Reason for SelectionHuman development along shorelines, along with jetties, groins, seawalls, revetments, and other structures, provide a measure of overall habitat alteration and shoreline condition. Human infrastructure along shorelines generally stabilizes barrier islands, impeding...
Categories: Data;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Coastal and Marine Indicator,
Data,
SA Science Catalog,
SECAS,
Southeast Conservation Blueprint,
This indicator depicts maritime forest currently present in the South Atlantic. It originates from Landfire Existing Vegetation Type data.Reason for SelectionOverall acreage of existing maritime forest provides an indicator of whether maritime forest being inundated by sea-level rise is being replaced or restored somewhere else. Since maritime forest has been substantially reduced from its historic extent, protecting the remaining acreage of existing maritime forest is important. It is also well monitored and resonates with a diversity of audiences.Input Data South Atlantic Blueprint 2021 extent Base Blueprint 2022 subregions LANDFIRE (Existing Vegetation Type), accessed 3/31/2021Mapping Steps Extract the LANDFIRE...
Categories: Data;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Coastal and Marine Indicator,
Data,
SA Science Catalog,
SECAS,
Southeast Conservation Blueprint,
This indicator uses remote sensing to calculate the unvegetated-vegetated ratio of tidal wetlands, which compares how much of a wetland is not covered by plants (e.g., sediment, rocks, open water) to how much is covered by plants. It originates from a U.S. Geological Survey project on an unvegetated to vegetated ratio for coastal wetlands.Reason for SelectionThreats like sea-level rise, erosion, and development are driving widespread salt marsh loss. Tidal marshes protect coastlines from storms, filter pollution to improve water quality, and provide important habitat for birds, fish, and shellfish. Studies show that the unvegetated-vegetated ratio (UVVR) of tidal marshes serves as a good surrogate for marsh degradation...
Categories: Data;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Coastal and Marine Indicator,
Data,
SA Science Catalog,
SECAS,
Southeast Conservation Blueprint,
This project will supply data to support various components of the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy’s (SECAS) Southeast Conservation Blueprint (Blueprint). SARP routinely compiles data, analyzes, and priorities aquatic barriers and all areas covered by the Blueprint except for West Virginia and the US Virgin Islands. These data and subsequent analyses are utilized by SECAS to derive a network complexity indicator. This project will enable SARP to provide a more complete assessment for West Virginia to make it more comparable to the rest of the Southeast. Additionally, SARP will provide barrier information for the US Virgin Islands so that SECAS can expand the network complexity analysis to the Caribbean...
Categories: Data,
Project;
Tags: EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > LANDSCAPE,
Project,
Science Applications,
accepted,
biota,
This project is a continuation of Service efforts related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (JEDIA) to elevate inclusive engagement of historically underrepresented individuals, families, academic institutions, and communities, while also enhancing our internal culture and increasing our effectiveness to support the conservation of fish and wildlife.
Categories: Data,
Project;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: Data.gov USFWS Science Applications,
Project,
SA Science Catalog,
funded
Aquatic Conservation Hubs represent areas of leverage opportunities for conservation action (as an indicator of efficiency). The hubs are based on overlaying spatial data layers representing priority or focal areas of conservation organizations focused on aquatic or aquatic and terrestrial resources. These areas of partner interest and investment for aquatic systems were compiled from: State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) delineated for aquatics or all fish and wildlife Completed Priority Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Areas (PARCAs) in AL, AR, GA, and FL USFWS priority areas on the Pearl River Southeast Aquatic Resource Partnership (SARP) project watersheds EPA Region...
The Southeast Conservation Blueprint is a map of important areas for conservation and restoration across the Southeast and Caribbean. The Blueprint categories represent the level of value—high or medium—of healthy natural resources and their potential to benefit fish, wildlife and plants. The Blueprint the primary product of the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS). Through SECAS, diverse partners are working together to design and achieve a connected network of lands and waters that supports thriving fish and wildlife populations and improved quality of life for people across the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.
This map shows the projected percentage of suitable prescribed burning days in the south-eastern United States during the fall season (September to November) for the years 2010 to 2099.
Categories: Data;
Types: ArcGIS REST Map Service,
ArcGIS Service Definition,
Downloadable,
Map Service;
Tags: Fire
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