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Scope and Intensity of Land-Use Modification Across Arizona

Dataset

Arizona

Publication date: October 1, 2017

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This GIS dataset maps the extent of prior human modification across non-tribal lands in Arizona using 2010 aerial imagery, categorizing impact levels within one-square-mile hexagons. It supports informed decision-making for conservation and infrastructure planning.

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map of Arizona human modification dataset

Subject Tags

  • Land management
  • Conservation Planning
  • Ecosystem management

Abstract

GIS dataset that depicts intensity and spatial distribution of prior human modification on non-tribal Arizona lands. Based on inspection of 2010 aerial imagery and reference datasets, prior human modification estimated within one square mile hexagons in following categories: 0%, 1-5%, 5-25%, 25-50, and >50%. Dataset can be used to inform conservation and infrastructure planning. The report accompanying this data can be found here

Download the geodatabase data here

Available as a Feature Service. To use this feature service in ArcGIS Pro:

  1. On the Map tab, in the Layer group, click the Add Data drop-down arrow.
  2. Click Data From Path. The Add Data From Path dialog box appears.
  3. Copy this URL HERE  (Right-click and choose Copy link address)
  4. Paste the URL in the Add Data From Path dialog box.
  5. Click Add

Citation

Guarinello, M.L., M.D. Robles, D.S. Turner, R.M. Marshall, and M.C. Wilson. 2017. A Place for Human Modification and Intactness in Regional Mitigation: A Case Study from Arizona. The Nature Conservancy. Tucson, Arizona, 16 pp.

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