Dataset Overview

Using NLCD rasters, computed contagion through FragStats.

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Purpose

Forest connectivity is an assessment of how connected large areas of forests are on the landscape. Forest blocks that are separated make it harder for animals and plants to move between patches. Forests with higher connectivity allow for the exchange of water and nutrients, movement of wildlife, dispersal, genetic interchange between populations, and long-distance range shifts of species, such as in response to climate change. Maintaining functional connectivity is critical as forests become more fragmented with urban expansion. Here, forest connectivity is measured using the “Contagion Index” calculated using FragStats software.

Data Collection Status

Data collection for this dataset is ongoing

Start date

2001-01-01

Contents

168 records with 5 fields

Data Availability

This dataset is downloadable from the FEMC, and available to download from another site.

Data License

Linked - Third party determines data license

Preferred Citation

Not provided

Update Frequency

Annually

Maintenance Plan

Not provided

Links

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