DMP Section Type:
Data Output - Product or Deliverable
Description:
The results of the vulnerability assessment and stakeholder input will
guide the creation of climate-‐informed maps for each habitat. A key
activity will be to utilize and leverage the spatial analysis and
mapping (climate and non-‐climate) that has already occurred in
California and to integrate those results into this project where
applicable. Spatial and temporal data features (historic, current,
modeled) and information from local experts will be compiled and
analyzed to generate new spatial data and maps of the current
distribution of habitats and threats, both climate and non-‐climate.
For example, existing and emerging spatial climate data can be
combined in novel ways to identify where, when, and how habitats may
experience the highest magnitude of change. Similarly, spatial
climate data can be overlaid with priority habitat data, and relevant
non-‐climatic stressors (e.g., predicted patterns of human population
growth and development, land use) to identify areas of conservation
priority. Several previous projects5,6,7,8,9 have shown that maps
depicting comparative and magnitude of change are effective tools to
help practitioners understand where and why a resource is vulnerable
or at risk, and guide climate change adaptation action. This
component will be completed in partnership with Conservation Biology
Institute.
Processing & Workflow:
Spatial analysis and mapping (Jan-‐Aug 2015)
• Compile spatial and temporal data features for each habitat
• Create custom spatial datasets and climate-‐informed maps for habitats
• Convene stakeholder group to review draft maps, integrate comments and revisions, finalize, and post online (Data Basin)