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ECS3166 - HABITAT EQUIVALENCY ANALYSIS (HEA) WORKSHOP |
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| The aim of the workshop is
to have participants able to use the Habitat Equivalency Analysis (HEA)
software as a tool to provide better estimates of habitat loss for
a trust resource project. The
theory applications, pros and cons of using the HEA model scale natural
resource impacts will be discussed. Case histories where HEA was used
and what ecological metrics were developed. Students will bring their
own laptops (or they will be provided) for hands-on experience manipulating
the model and completing real world exercises. The workshop will be
tailored to fit the needs of the region to assist managers and technical
staff with pertinent habitat examples or field visits.
College Credit: N/A
Who Should Attend: Each
session of this workshop will be tailored to the region where it will be
held. Biologists assigned to NRDAR cases, OPA oil spill cases, FWS coastal
program staff, and refuge staff would be interested in this workshop.
Pre-requisites: Must be
familiar with situations and circumstances in which agencies attempt to
mitigate or restore natural resources that are impacted or lost through
human action
Length: 3 days/24 hours
Objectives: By the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the relative positive and negative
aspects of applying the HEA model to their natural resource losses;
- Apply
the appropriate ecological metrics require
- Demonstrate
how the model treats ecological parameters and how inputs affect
outputs; and
- Develop a plan for collecting data and applying
HEA as a tool in a CERCLA, OPA or other similar natural resource injury/loss.
Availability: |
Annually |
Contact: |
Donna Brewer |
Branch: |
Conservation Science & Policy Branch |
Phone: |
304/876-7451 |
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National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
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