As both a practical tool for conservation professionals, and an educational resource for nature enthusiasts, the Northeast Habitat dataset and map viewer offers a way for people of all backgrounds to find answers to important questions about the terrestrial landscape. The map includes: (1) complete coverage of the Northeast’s 140 common and unique terrestrial habitats, from the serpentine ridges of the Gaspe Peninsula to the limestone barrens of western Virginia; (2) information on each habitat’s ecology, plants and animals, securement level, regional abundance, and predicted loss to development; (3) base maps to explore how the Habitat Map overlays on satellite imagery or topographic maps; and (4) scientifically rigorous datasets, [...]
