Mule Deer Habitat Modeling With the Use of Existing Government Data
Date of Graduation
Fall 1999
Degree
Master of Science in Geospatial Sciences
Department
Geography, Geology, and Planning
Committee Chair
Rex Cammack
Abstract
The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a helpful tool for wildlife biologists. GIS can be used to analyze wildlife habitat. The purpose of this research was to use existing government data: Gap Analysis Project (GAP) data, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data and Digital Line Graph (DLG) data in a GIS mule deer habitat model. The study area was the Oglala National Grasslands and surrounding area of Northwest Nebraska. A GIS model of the study area was constructed and tested. The model was then tested for accuracy using ground truth points. The model as compared to the landscape proved to be 74% accurate.
Subject Categories
Earth Sciences
Copyright
© Nathan E McLean
Recommended Citation
McLean, Nathan E., "Mule Deer Habitat Modeling With the Use of Existing Government Data" (1999). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 761.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/761
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