Conservation Suitability Index: San Francisco Bay Area, California, 2011
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- This polygon shapefile depicts the suitability layer developed for use with Marxan estimates of ecological integrity to identify areas that are best suited to conserve target species in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area Region, California. Parcelization (Upland Habitat Goals), population density (USGS), and distance to paved roads (USGS) were chosen to estimate suitability because all three contribute to habitat degradation and fragmentation. Larger, intact regions are considered to be of higher ecological integrity. These three factors were summed to create the total suitability index for every hexagonal planning unit, displaying areas of low suitability (urban, close to roads, high population density) and more suitability (larger parcels, further distance to roads, lower population density). This layer was key input into the Marxan modeling process and helps encourage the model to capture large, intact landscapes and generally stay away from fragmented and converted lands.
- Purpose
- This dataset was developed/compiled for use in the San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Project, a Project used to identify a Conservation Lands Network (CLN) for biodiversity preservation to inform conservation investments and lasting cooperative conservation partnerships. The Conservation Lands Network GIS Database is the primary output of the Project. The data depicts the spatially explicit CLN that is recommended for the nine county San Francisco Bay Area Region, California.
Description
Type of resource | cartographic, software, multimedia |
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Form | Shapefile |
Extent | 2.76 |
Place | Berkeley, California, US |
Publisher | Bay Area Open Space Council |
Publication date | 2011 |
Language | English |
Digital origin | born digital |
Map data | Scale not given. ; Custom projection W 123°32ʹ23ʺ--W 121°9ʹ18ʺ/N 38°52ʹ29ʺ--N 36°53ʹ7ʺW 123°32ʹ21ʺ--W 121°11ʹ58ʺ/N 38°52ʹ23ʺ--N 36°53ʹ24ʺ, Scale not given ; EPSG::4326 |
Creators/Contributors
Creator | Bay Area Open Space Council | |
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Creator | Conservation Lands Network | |
Creator | San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Project | |
Creator | GreenInfo Network (Firm) |
Subjects
Subject | Conservation of natural resources |
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Subject | Natural areas |
Subject | Ecological integrity |
Subject | Biodiversity conservation |
Subject | Ecological assessment (Biology) |
Subject | San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.) |
Subject | Alameda County (Calif.) |
Subject | Contra Costa County (Calif.) |
Subject | Marin County (Calif.) |
Subject | Napa County (Calif.) |
Subject | San Francisco County (Calif.) |
Subject | San Mateo County (Calif.) |
Subject | Santa Clara County (Calif.) |
Subject | Solano County (Calif.) |
Subject | Sonoma County (Calif.) |
Subject | 2011 |
Subject | Environment |
Subject | Boundaries |
Genre | Geospatial data |
Genre | Cartographic dataset |
Bibliographic information
WGS84 Cartographics | This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection. |
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Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/bv297pj3714 |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
- Copyright
- This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.
Preferred citation
- Preferred citation
- Bay Area Open Space Council, GreenInfo Network, Conservation Lands Network, and San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Project. (2011). Conservation Suitability Index: San Francisco Bay Area, California, 2011. Bay Area Open Space Council. Available at http://purl.stanford.edu/bv297pj3714.
Collection
The Conservation Lands Network regional biodiversity GIS database
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