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The Georgia GAP Analysis Project
The Georgia GAP Analysis Project
Author(s)
Kramer, Elizabeth A.
Conroy, Michael J.
Conroy, Michael J.
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Editor(s)
Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
GAP analysis provides a quick overview of the
distribution and conservation status of several components of
biodiversity. It used a Geographical Information System
(GIS) to overlay digital maps of vegetation, areas of high
species richness, and land management status to assess the
"gaps" is biodiversity protection for the State.
GAP analysis is an important tool to aid conservation
planning. A number of states have completed their initial
stages of database development and are working on the next
state of data dissemination. Utah Gap is an example of this
work. They have designed a series of CD-ROM disks that
run with either ArcInfo or ArcView software. Users can
interactively query datalayers such as vegetation, land
ownership, and vertebrate species distribution. The use can
overlay these data with political boundaries within the state
as well has hydrogriphy and road topology. These day
overlay techniques allow for visual assessment of impacts of
various management decisions. The State of Georgia is beginning the initial stages of
datebase development for a Gap Analysis. We hope to have
a similar package available to managers and land planners
within a three to four year time frame. Cooperations agencies
include: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, U.S.
National Biological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service,
and The University of Georgia.
For more information contact Dr. Michael J. Conroy,
Assistant Leader, Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife
Research Unit; telephone: 706-542-5260.
Sponsor
Sponsored and Organized by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Date Issued
1995-04
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