A knowledge base to assess site suitability for ecological field stations

9/13/99


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Table of Contents

A knowledge base to assess site suitability for ecological field stations

Research Reserve Networks

A Top-Down Procedure for UC-NRS

UC Guidelines Knowledge Base

Three Phase Procedure

Phase 1 Objectives

EMDS

PPT Slide

Planning Units

Site is Highly Suitable

Scientifically Suitable

Ecosystems Have Integrity

Habitat is Significant

Academically Suitable

Administratively Suitable

Representation Is Increased

Environmental Distance

Vulnerability Index

Balance Is Increased

Assessment of Existing NRS Reserves

Suitability of NRS Reserves

NRS Suitability Example

Assessment of Planning Region

Site Suitability Assessment

Phase 2 Study Region

Coordination Opportunities

Existing Managed Areas within the Phase 2 Region

Direction for Phase 2

Highlights

Author: Jennifer McDonald