Abstract
 GIS and Land Preservation: Development of a Strategic Plan Track: Ecology and Conservation Author(s): Justin Core The spatial analysis capabilities of GIS allow it to be a powerful tool perfectly suited for land preservation planning. The multifaceted functionality of GIS allows the Kiawah Conservancy to develop maps displaying a variety of data including property information, wildlife data, habitat quality information, and even fund-raising data. Developing maps based on these types of data greatly supports the "Enclave Preservation Program"--the Conservancy's main effort to preserve undeveloped parcels on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Through analysis based on spatial relationships and relevant attribute data, this information allows enlightened decision making in regard to land preservation. Model building further supports strategic planning as it allows selection of undeveloped properties based on a variety of desired parameters. These parameters can include (but are not limited to) lot size, habitat quality (forest canopy cover, forest under story, etc.), appraised value, and sale date. This tool further strengthens land preservation planning at the Conservancy. Justin Core Kiawah Conservancy 23 Beachwalker Dr Kiawah Island , SC 29455 US Phone: 843-768-2029 E-mail: kiawahjustin@aol.com |
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