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Washington Connected Landscapes Project

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2011

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Part 1: Science Applications for Focused Resource Conservation—The ALI is an entity focused on implementing conservation actions. The WHCWG can complement their etruepertise by providing technical support and interpretation of connectivity modeling products. We will: Share results of the Columbia Plateau connectivity analysis broadly and freely; Deliver tailored connectivity products to the Arid Lands Initiative. Part 2: Testing Assumptions of Model Predictions—Adaptive management will depend on understanding (1) whether we have accurately modeled habitat and habitat concentration areas1 (HCAs), and (2) how landscape characteristics influence the linkages between them. We will: Develop and evaluate a habitat model for sage-grouse; Validate habitat models of focal species tied to sage-steppe ecotypes; Validate the sage-grouse ecoregional connectivity model; Validate the mule deer ecoregional connectivity model; Determine the value of a focal species approach relative to a landscape integrity approach; Test a framework for evaluating corridor efficacy and establish a baseline.

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  • Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative
  • LC MAP - Landscape Conservation Management and Analysis Portal

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