Draft Project Proposal

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Wolf Reintroduction NYS

Introduction

To add to my research from last semester, I will see if there are any areas in New York that would best be suited for wolves. 

Objectives

  • Show desired habitat of gray wolf population 
  • Show areas that are highly impacted by humans (cities, roads, farms, etc.)
  • Show protected areas for wildlife
  • Show resources (food, water, shelter)
  • Determine where to reintroduce a population 

Methodology
I will obtain data on gray wolf populations, their desired habitat, high impacted human areas, protected wildlife areas, and desired resources for the animal.  After I gather the information, I will create a map using ArcGIS to show the different layers. Once I have each layer, I will determine where the best area is to reintroduce a population

Deliverables
This project will help different stakeholders determine the best area protect the gray wolf population, that doesn't conflict with human interest.

Data Sources


Other:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/g/gray-wolf/
Work Plan
  • Final Draft Proposal 2/2
  • Project Map 2/16
  • Project Data and Initial Results 3/9
  • Initial Results 3/23
  • Draft Maps 4/13
  • Final Map and Project 4/30

Comments

  1. klmFebruary 1, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    This is a good start, Maggie. A goal for the final proposal should be to have a summary table with each habitat criterion, how it will be computed, and the data source used. Also, be sure to include complete Background and Data Sources sections.
    Best,
    Dr. M

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