A Gap Analysis consists of mapping three data layers — land cover, predicted distributions of vertebrate species, and a stewardship layer. This data is then assessed to determine how much of a target species’ (plant or animal) habitat is in conserved areas. From this assessment, planning decisions can be made about whether further protection is merited.
Here’s a quick glimpse of the process. Click on each step below to learn more.
Map the LAND COVER of the dominant ecological systems
Map and model SPECIES ranges and distributions
Map land STEWARDSHIP by mapping both location and conservation status of protected areas