| What
is the Arizona HDMS? |
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The
HDMS is part of a global network
of more than 80 Natural Heritage Programs
and Conservation Data Centres. HDMS information
is available so Arizonans can make prudent
decisions weighing future development,
economic growth, and environmental integrity.
Setting Priorities: The
HDMS identifies elements of concern in Arizona
and consolidates information about their
distribution and status throughout the state.
An element of concern can be, but is not
limited to, an animal or plant with special
status at the federal, tribal, or state level,
or a specific habitat necessary for its survival.
Data Sources: Information
included in the HDMS comes from published
and unpublished reports, data collected by
cooperating agencies, museum and herbarium
collections, the scientific and academic
communities, and many other sources. All
records are carefully documented.
Data Storage: The
HDMS is an integrated data management system
of maps, computer files, and paper files.
Data concerning the location of species of
concern and habitats are mapped; data concerning
the ecological status of species are cataloged;
and data concerning the biology of species
are consolidated into an well-organized system
whereby a myriad of information can be easily
retrieved. Information is constantly being
added and updated, creating a dynamic system.
Data Use: Output
generated from the HDMS is used to promote
sound environmental planning and conservation
measures concerning the plants, animals,
and communities that compose our natural
heritage. The system is designed to be used
by decision-makers with diverse needs and
missions. It provides the information needed
to help make cogent evaluations related to
planning and reviewing land development projects,
as well as research needs within the state
of Arizona.
Data Users: Users
of HDMS information include cooperating agencies,
naturalists, educators, researchers, resource
managers, consultants, planners, policy makers,
developers, environmentalists, and the general
public. |
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