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This raster layer represents priority area for opportunities for bird and wildlife watching.
Goal: Provide Public Access to Healthy Outdoor RecreationCriteria: Provide opportunities for bird and wildlife watchingWeight given to criteria in goal calculation: 10%Methodology:1. Download and processed data observations from Audubon E-bird 2010 - 20162. Convert XY data to poins on map3. Found sum of observations at each observation point4. Run point density with1/8 mi neighborhood circle5. Reclassify, remove 0 from classification so the data is not heavily skewed towards 0. 6. Scale 0-5 with 5 being areas with most bird observationsRaster Priority Value Key:0 = Not a Priority1 = Very Low Priority2 = Low Priority3 = Moderate Priority4 = High Priority5 = Very High PriorityAll areas with score of 3 or higher are considered places to consider land conservation action to preserve that resource. |