An information systems approach to the preservation of biological diversity
International Journal of Geographical Information SystemsPublished 1 January 1990
Frank W. Davis, David M. Stoms, John E. Estes, Joseph Scepan, James M. Scott
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A comprehensive national diversity information system is described, in concept, using geographical information system (GIS) techniques to organize existing data and improve spatial aspects of the assessment.
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Abstract Abstract Although biological diversity has emerged in the 1980s as a major scientific and political issue, efforts at scientific assessment have been hampered by the lack of cohesive sets of data. We describe, in concept, a comprehensive national diversity information system, using geographical information system (GIS) techniques to organize existing data and improve spatial aspects of the assessment. One potential GIS analysis, to identify gaps in the network of nature reserves for California, is discussed in greater detail. By employing an information systems approach, available data can be used more effectively and better management strategies can be formulated.
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