A Data-Driven Decision Support System to Identify Optimal Land Use Alternatives for Protecting Species of Concern on DoD and Surrounding Lands
Abstract
Spatial conservation plans are required to optimally manage species of concern while considering other land use needs. Systematic conservation planning identifies areas within species ranges that can be conserved at minimal costs or disruption to other land uses. Rare or cryptic species present challenges for conservation planning as the crucial first step is identifying where species exist on a landscape. In addition, understanding landscape-level risks that may undermine conservation actions is critical to designing robust conservation plans. We present the results of a systematic conservation plan developed to conserve threatened and endangered aquatic reptiles and amphibians in south-coastal California. The area is home to a suite of threatened reptiles and amphibians. It is also a multi-use landscape with extensive areas of federal land managed by the Department of Defense and the US Forest Service.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1229792
Entities
People
- Charles Hawkins
- Edd Hammill
- John Olson
- Karen Mock
- Larissa Yocum
- Torrey Rodgers
- Umarfarooq Abdulwahab
Organizations
- Utah State University