Wolverine Corridor Network (WHCWG Statewide)

Mar 18, 2016 (Last modified Jun 3, 2016)
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Corridor models that may help inform wolverine connectivity planning are available from the Washington Connected Landscapes Project (WHCWG 2010; for detailed methodology and data layers see http://www.waconnected.org), and include:

WHCWG Statewide Analysis: Wolverine Corridor Network. This map shows Habitat Concentration Areas (HCAs, green polygons), which are large, contiguous areas featuring little resistance to species movement; and corridors (glowing yellow areas) connecting HCAs, modeled using least cost corridor analysis. The northern extent of this analysis falls just north of Kamloops, BC.
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Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Working Group (WHCWG)
Content date:
2000, circa 2000
Citation:
Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Working Group. 2010. Washington Connected Landscapes Project: Statewide Analysis. Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife, and Transportation, Olympia, WA. www.waconnected.org. Appendix A.
Contact Organization:
Spatial Data Management Unit, Wildlife Program, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
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The Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Working Group (WHCWG) produced these data which represent a regional analysis that portrays conditions at a regional scale. Applying these data at finer, more local scales is likely to increase uncertainty in terms of accuracy and applicability for local land use decisions. However, for the scale at which they were developed, these products are state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed representations of landscape variables and connected habitat networks. Despite this, the WHCWG makes no guarantee concerning the content, accuracy, completeness, or the results obtained from queries or use of WHCWG data, other than those for which the data was developed and its intended use. The WHCWG shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The WHCWG model input data were obtained from a wide range of state and federal jurisdictions in the USA, as well as from Canadian federal and provincial levels of government. The WHCWG expended great effort to compile the best GIS data within constraints imposed by data development costs, available compilation sources, and available staff resources. Inherent in any dataset used to develop graphical representations, are limitations of accuracy as determined by, among others, the source, scale and resolution of the data.

The products and data from this statewide analysis convey a wealth of information relevant to conservation of Washington's wildlife and though they represent the state of the art, they rely on imperfect data, knowledge, and assumptions. We strongly suggest that readers thoroughly understand our methods and the limitations of those methods prior to applying our results. The data user should note Chapters 2 and 4 and appendices in the WHCWG December 2010 final report for further details. Online linkage to final report: http://www.waconnected.org




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wildlife habitat connectivity, resistance, cost-weighted distance, least-cost path, core area, habitat concentration area, wildlife linkage, focal species, least-cost corridor
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Meade Krosby
Research Scientist with Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington

I help decision-makers manage climate change risks to biodiversity and natural resources by collaboratively conducting innovative, rigorous, and useful research around climate impacts assessment and adaptation planning.