Alpine Loop Ecological Resources

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc.

Publication_Date: 2005

Title: Alpine Loop Ecological Resources

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Description:

Abstract:

The Alpine Loop Ecological Resources data set shows the distribution of ecological resources (wildlife habitat) on lands along the Loop. This data set is one of the inputs used to determine the Conservation Resource Value.

Several economic species (such as elk, mule deer, moose and bighorn sheep) along with threatened and endangered (T&E) species and species of special concern (such as bald eagle, lynx and Uncompahgre fritillary butterfly) occur in the Alpine Loop region.

The computer analysis utilized the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) sponsored Natural Diversity Information System (NDIS) data, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) potential conservation areas, BLM (T&E) ACEC, BLM lynx habitat mapping and digitized white- tailed ptarmigan habitat.

Purpose:

The Alpine Loop Spatial Analysis and Mapping Project inventoried natural and cultural resources and identified important areas where overlapping resources occur. The results from this project will provide an opportunity for area stakeholders - landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, surrounding communities, federal government agencies and local and national preservation groups - to come together to find solutions that maintain the Alpine Loop experience for future visitors and residents, while working within the framework of landowner objectives as well as local and federal government goals.

The Alpine Loop Spatial Analysis and Mapping Project analyzed the Alpine Loop landscape, considering important natural and cultural resources along with the likelihood of development based upon building constraints. The Project aims to provide a planning tool for area stakeholders as they consider the variety of land management options and the future of this magnificent region. The next logical step will be to craft solutions that work within the framework of landowner desires, local and federal government land management goals, and available financial and technical resources to manage the area in a way that preserves the Alpine Loop experience for future generations.

While the Alpine Loop lies within three counties - San Juan, Hinsdale and Ouray - the analytical work extended into a portion of San Miguel County. The resulting mapping and analyses will:

1. Create a spatial foundation to aid future projects in the Alpine Loop corridor;

2. Serve as a prioritization tool for evaluating the conservation potential of individual private parcels;

3. Provide the necessary framework for pursuing future funding opportunities.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2003

Ending_Date: 2005

Currentness_Reference:

Data were retrieved from various sources and analyzed between 2003 and 2005. See Data Quality Information for time information for source data.

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -107.8725478

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -107.2256611

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.08819806

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.73515861

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: Conservation

Theme_Keyword: Resources

Theme_Keyword: Ecological

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: United States

Place_Keyword: North America

Place_Keyword: Colorado

Place_Keyword: San Juan Mountains

Place_Keyword: Ouray County

Place_Keyword: San Juan County

Place_Keyword: Hinsdale County

Place_Keyword: San Miguel County

Place_Keyword: Ouray

Place_Keyword: Silverton

Place_Keyword: Lake City

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: None.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc.

Contact_Person: Ed Russell

Contact_Position: President

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: PO Box 4982

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80306

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303.444.1670

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303.443.4856

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ctm@ctmap.com

Hours_of_Service: 8:00-5:00 MT

Data_Set_Credit:

This data set is the product of a collaborative process between numerous agencies, organizations and interested individuals from the beautiful Alpine Loop region.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

GRASS version 5 on Red-Hat Linux version 8.0 exported to an ASCII Grid

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Ecological resources were determined from a variety of data sources of unknown accuracy. Most data sources were based on USGS 1:24,000 scale maps.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Data are calculated from a variety of data sources of unknown accuracy. Only basic spot checking based on knowledge of terrain was performed.

Completeness_Report: Ecological resources were calculated for the entire study area.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: The Colorado Natural Heritage Program

Publication_Date: 20020517

Title: Potential Conservation Areas

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Fort Collins, Colorado

Publisher: The Colorado Natural Heritage Program

Online_Linkage:

<http://ndis1.nrel.colostate.edu/ndis/ftp_html_site/ftp_lead.html>

Other_Citation_Details:

CNHP is an abbreviation for the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. NDIS is an abbreviation for the Natural Diversity Information System. Statewide data set was used. The metadata did not address accuracy, consistency or completeness.

Type_of_Source_Media: digital

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19861212

Ending_Date: 20020517 (Publication date)

Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: CNHP Potential Conservation Areas

Source_Contribution: CNHP's analysis of ecologically important areas.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Colorado Division of Wildlife

Publication_Date: 2004

Title: Selected ranges for species in Colorado

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado

Publisher: Colorado Division of Wildlife

Online_Linkage:

<http://ndis1.nrel.colostate.edu/ndis/ftp_html_site/ftp_lead.html>

Other_Citation_Details:

CDOW is an abbreviation for Colorado Division of Wildlife. NDIS is an abbreviation for the Natural Diversity Information System. Statewide data set was used. The metadata did not address accuracy, consistency or completeness.

The following species were considered: Bald Eagle (winter range), Black Bear (fall concentration areas), Bighorn Sheep (winter range), American Elk (winter range), Mule Deer (winter range).

Type_of_Source_Media: digital

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1987

Ending_Date: 2003

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: CDOW habitat

Source_Contribution: Important habitat for selected species.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Ecology Research Center in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Geosciences Team

Publication_Date: 19930414

Title: BLM ACEC

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Fort Collins, Colorado

Publisher:

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Ecology Research Center (NERC)

Other_Citation_Details:

from Colorado Land Ownership, Colorado Gap Project, 100K (Polygon) ACEC is an abbreviation for Area of Critical Environmental Concern.

Type_of_Source_Media: digital

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1993

Source_Currentness_Reference: date received

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BLM ACEC

Source_Contribution: BLM Areas of Critical Environmental Concern

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Peggy Lyon, Denise Culver, Maggie March and Lauren Hall

Publication_Date: 2003

Title: San Juan County Biological Assessment

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Fort Collins, Colorado

Publisher:

Colorado Natural Heritage Program; College of Natural Resources Colorado State University

Other_Citation_Details: Potential conservation areas for San Juan County

Type_of_Source_Media: Paper Atlas

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2003

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: San Juan County Biological Assessment

Source_Contribution: PCAs for San Juan County

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Clait E. Braun

Originator: Richard W. Hoffman

Originator: Glenn E. Rogers

Publication_Date: 1995

Title:

Wintering areas and winter ecology of white-tailed ptarmigan in Colorado

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Colorado

Publisher: Colorado Division of Wildlife

Other_Citation_Details: State Publication Code W-R-S-38-'76

Type_of_Source_Media: Paper Atlas

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1976

Ending_Date: 1995

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: White-tailed ptarmigan wintering areas

Source_Contribution: Maps of wintering areas for white-tailed ptarmigan

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: BLM

Publication_Date: 2004

Title: Habitat areas for Canada lynx

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Colorado

Publisher: BLM

Other_Citation_Details: No associated metadata are available

Type_of_Source_Media: digital

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2004

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Canada lynx habitat

Source_Contribution: Shape files for Canada lynx habitat

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Digitize paper map sources; combine with digital sources. Categorize as follows: CNHP PCAs ranked as high (3); BLM Red Cloud ACEC ranked as high (3); all habitat areas (winter range for moose, elk, mule deer, big horn, white-tailed ptarmigan and bald eagle; fall concentration areas for black bear; winter denning areas for Canada lynx) were assigned a value of 1. Add together overlapping areas and classify as: 3 or more - high habitat value; 2 - medium habitat value; 1 - low habitat value; 0 - no mapped areas occur.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: CDOW

Process_Date: 2004

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster

Raster_Object_Information:

Raster_Object_Type: Grid Cell

Row_Count: 1256

Column_Count: 1863

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator

Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 13

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: .9996

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -105 00 00

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 00 00 00

False_Easting: 500000

False_Northing: 0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 30.0

Ordinate_Resolution: 30.0

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83)

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Ecological resource grid cell

Entity_Type_Definition: Any of the data elements in the ecological resource map

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: author

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ecological grid cell value

Attribute_Definition:

The value describes the ecological resources value at any locale. 3 - high value; 2 - medium; 1- low; 0 - no resource mapped at this site.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 3

Attribute_Definition_Source: author

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc.

Contact_Person: Ed Russell

Contact_Position: President

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: PO Box 4982

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80306

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303.444.1670

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303.443.4856

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ctm@ctmap.com

Resource_Description: Alpine Loop Spatial Analysis and Mapping Project

Distribution_Liability:

Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc. (CTM) provides this data set as is. CTM makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the data. CTM further makes no warranties, either expressed or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although this data has been processed successfully on computers at CTM, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the CTM regarding the use of this data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.

Custom_Order_Process: Contact distributor to receive additional copies.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 200504

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc.

Contact_Person: Ed Russell

Contact_Position: President

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing

Address: PO Box 4982

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80306

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303.444.1670

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303.443.4856

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ctm@ctmap.com

Hours_of_Service: 8:00-5:00 MT

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998