2010 Proposal: A Landscape Analysis and Monitoring Program for Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and the Greater Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. Phase I
2010 Proposal
Dates
Acquisition
2010
Summary
An ecological health monitoring program for the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem faces unique challenges posed by an international and inter-provincial border and multiple management jurisdictions. The project is intended to (i) evaluate the suitability of existing geospatial data sets for providing baseline information on habitats and human footprints, (ii) fill in missing or unreliable information through remote sensing, and (iii) develop the tools and monitoring strategies necessary for analyzing changes in baseline conditions through time. The team represents a unique partnership between the University of Calgary, the National Parks Service, and all participating agencies within the Crown Managers Partnership, and will address [...]
Summary
An ecological health monitoring program for the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem faces unique challenges posed by an international and inter-provincial border and multiple management jurisdictions. The project is intended to (i) evaluate the suitability of existing geospatial data sets for providing baseline information on habitats and human footprints, (ii) fill in missing or unreliable information through remote sensing, and (iii) develop the tools and monitoring strategies necessary for analyzing changes in baseline conditions through time. The team represents a unique partnership between the University of Calgary, the National Parks Service, and all participating agencies within the Crown Managers Partnership, and will address many of the issues and questions that confront resource conservation efforts across the entire Great Northern Landscape.