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Introduction Ecological assessments provide information to support a variety of decision making and project planning processes. Given the large number of assessment procedures and methods documented in the literature, Resource Managers are challenged to identify ecological assessment methods appropriate to their resource setting and particular information needs. This database was created to help users identify suitable methods and quickly ascertain their utility for a specific application. 
This searchable database focuses on methods and also includes selected guidance documents
which address key classification systems, sampling protocol, or method critiques.
This database does not (can not) provide a complete listing of all existing and potentially useful ecological assessment methods. Included here is a diverse representation of peer-reviewed methods suitable for use in a wide range of resource settings and applications. Additional methods will be added to the database over time, pending funding and staff resources to support future updates. Authors of the currently reviewed or new methods are encouraged to contact us with potential additional information at dphillips@usgs.gov This database was developed as a collaborative work effort between George Mason University and the National Park Service, under the auspices of a Cooperative Agreement between the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and the National Park Service (Cooperative Agreement # 1443CA309701200; Task Agreement # T-3097-03-400). Please note this website is under development. It has just been released and will be updated while undergoing review. |
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