GIS Mapping
GIS Mapping (Geographic Information Systems) is a set of tools that captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that are linked to location(s). Connectivity for Wildlife has the capability to produce scientifically robust GIS maps based on a variety of input data including ground truthed data gathered by CFW staff.
GIS map for the Big Sur Land Trust study area based on both GIS data and ground truthed data.
Below is an example of a GIS map produced by CFW for badger habitats near Monterey California.
Monterey County Badger Habitat Suitability Map
- Badger populations are fairly isolated due to high roads and urban development.
- Fort Ord: badger population, Marks Ranch provides adjacent core badger habitat.
