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VISUALIZATION AND DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS
Author
Bowen, Zachary
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
2018
Body

The recently published Science Framework for Conservation and Restoration of the Sagebrush Biome (C&R Strategy) provides a strategic approach that supports management decisions across the sagebrush biome. �U.S. Geological Survey scientists along with Federal and State partners are developing a core set of data, models, and a web-based geospatial tool for the C&R Strategy to support resource planning needs in the sagebrush biome. �Initial efforts are focused on making data and derived products associated with the C&R Strategy available and useable by a wide audience, ranging from managers and decision makers to GIS professionals and resource specialists.� Key functions associated with the web application include: 1) spatial data discovery and exploration; 2) desktop analysis of predefined or user-defined areas of interest; and 3) data summarization and generation of reports.� This work is capitalizing on previous and ongoing research and development projects that are focused on large landscape conservation.� The initial public release of the application is planned for December 2017.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Conference Name
SRM Reno, NV