GIS 2017

I have made a lot of progress on my maps. I have found the farm and population density for each county. By those numbers, I have chosen states that seem good to place a gray wolf population. This map shows farm density in each county, and the counties with less than 2.9 people per square mile. I picked these categories because I would want the wolf population to be as successful as possible. Many farm owners have negative feelings towards wolves because they prey on their farm animals. I would want to place the population in an area with little to no farms to prevent any issues. The lighter green areas are areas with less farms per square mile, and the darker green have more farms per square mile. The purple areas are counties with less than 2.9 people per square mile, as well as a low farm density. So far, the purple areas are counties I would consider placing the wolf population. These counties can be found in CA, CO, ID, KS, MI, MN, MT, NB, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, and WY. T...

It has been very difficult to find accurate data on Coyote's in Arizona. Through researching their populations, I stumbled upon gray wolf populations and how they were reintroduced to areas in Arizona and New Mexico (Subspecies: Mexican Gray Wolf). As I looked at the wolf population more closely, I decided to change my topic to find another area to reintroduce this species in the United States.  Best Place To Reintroduce Gray Wolf Population Introduction Gray Wolves are very adaptable animals. They can be found in a variety of habitats, and eat mostly large mammals. Humans have had a history of fearing these animals, and have hunted them almost to extinction. Although there are conservation actions being taken, their populations have a long road to recovery. Through my research, I would like to find an area that would be best suited to add a gray wolf population.  Objectives Show desired habitat of gray wolf population  Show areas that are highly impacted...

Coyote Populations in Arizona Introduction Coyotes have a very large population distribution. The coyote population range exists in  Arizona. By viewing where their populations are the greatest, I will determine if their populations are affected or not affected by humans.  Objectives Create an active map Show coyote distribution Show Arizona population Show protected areas for wildlife Determine if there is anything that is altering their population Methodology I will obtain data on coyote populations, protected areas, and people distribution in Arizona.  After I gather those numbers, I will create a map using ArcGIS to show the different layers of information. Deliverables This project will help AZ residents learn about coyote distribution across their state. In this project, I hope to bring awareness about this species. Data Sources https://gapanalysis.usgs.gov/species/data/download/ Work Plan Conduct Research 10/12-11/25 Finalize Project ...

After going through the honey bee research, I have found that there are many gaps in my data. That being said, I have decided to change my research topic. I will begin looking at coyote populations and National Parks and other conservation areas, and how these areas are effected by populations. Over the next week, I will create a new outline of due dates to catch up for my final project.