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Track: Natural Resources and Conservation
Thomas Kohley
Wyoming Water Resources Center
PO Box 3067
University Station
Laramie, WY 82071
Telephone: 307-766-2734
Fax: 307-766-3785
E-mail: kohley@uwyo.edu
Patrick Crist, Jeffrey Hamerlinck
Applying GAP Analysis Data to Land Use Planning and Development of a Bioinformation Node
Defining Issue: Ecoregional data sets and analyses can inform local government land use planning, but the data must be easily accessible and usable. Ultimate biodiversity must be conserved at the site scale; thus, this project provides "biological extension" services to data users and provides examples of how to apply the data. GIS Solution: Development of an interactive CD ROM and an Internet "bioinformation node" provide access to Statewide biological data for desktop platforms. ArcView tools are developed to provide a simple interface for biodiversity decision making on a daily basis. Methodology: GAP data combined with other base coverages and other biological databases are served over the Internet as a bioinformation node. The data is also published on CD ROM. The extension "agent" uses a laptop-based ArcView demonstration to train users in application of the data to their decision making process. Additionally, an ArcView-based decision support system is developed for local government planners to
integrate biodiversity concerns in planning and review processes. Software: This project is conducted with Esri ArcInfo and ArcView. The purpose is to present models for bioinformation nodes for other states and regions, decision support systems for local government planning, and extension services for biological information and applications.
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