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Gis Modeling And Mitigation Of Coral Reef Damage, Richard Snow, Mary Snow
Gis Modeling And Mitigation Of Coral Reef Damage, Richard Snow, Mary Snow
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The objective of this study is to demonstrate that an efficient instrument for conducting surveys and inventories of coral reefs to assess those ecosystems at higher risk and develop mitigation strategies is through the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS). Efficient monitoring requires the assessment of various coastal data baselines and the evaluation of subsequent alterations in spatial patterns. While monitoring involves real-time components, among the most powerful tools of a GIS are its modeling capabilities, which allow simulation of various climate change scenarios. Relevant aspects include changes in coastal land use, wetlands, and shoreline configuration. Using Caribbean coral …
Gis Forest Inventory And Evaluation In The Wake Of Climate Change, Mary Snow, Richard K. Snow
Gis Forest Inventory And Evaluation In The Wake Of Climate Change, Mary Snow, Richard K. Snow
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"Because climate and vegetation are so strongly associated, it is assumed that the forecast rapid changes in climate will affect plant distributions and alter the makeup of forest communities. For example, climate change could cause regional wind patterns to shift, which would be accompanied by an increase in wind speed intensity. Such shifts could impact existing rain shadow effects in some regions causing more precipitation on the windward side of mountain ranges while creating even drier conditions on the leeward sides. Fire patterns are likely to be altered as well, which could affect a variety of plant species, even those …