Mule Deer Habitat Modeling With the Use of Existing Government Data

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Geospatial Sciences

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geography, Geology, and Planning

Year

1999

Author dc:creator

• McLean, Nathan E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rex Cammack

• Earth Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• © Nathan E McLean

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/761

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1762