These
data were developed for use in the Washington Habitat Connectivity Action Plan.
This core layer for fisher was derived from a model developed by Zaneta Kaszta.
The Kaszta model was generated using Terradapt's habitat suitability model for
fisher along with their human footprint model. The cores shown on this map were
produced by setting a minimum habitat value of 0.05 to the Kaszta model. This
threshold was set as a refinement to the output after receiving map review from
WDFW's species subject matter expert during the Washington Habitat Connectivity Action
Plan review process.
I work in my agency's program that focuses on ecosystem and landscape conservation. My position entails developing science-based publications that help guide land use planning decisions and particularly decisions made by jurisdictions all across Washington State.