SPATIAL CONUNDRUMS SOLVED
Spatial analyses and the modeling of spatial phenomena provide answers to geographic problems and create potential scenarios for planning purposes. They make it easy to compare results, understand spatial relationships and determine what-if scenarios.
Spatial analyses can range from the simple determination of areas and distances to sophisticated modeling.
Our modeling tools include ArcGIS, GRASS, MaxEnt, and Circuitscape.
Currently, our focus is on habitat suitability models, niche modeling and habitat connectivity for wildlife. Whatever the need, we assist you with everything your project requires from initial scoping phase to final presentation.
Recent analyses include:
- RoadRight Analyses on several western National Forests to identify candidate routes for decommissioning and to then prioritize those routes against a suite of environmental factors.
- Riparian corridor analysis for Washington County, Utah
- Wildfire frequency and severity analysis for model regions in Arizona and New Mexico
- Determining Suitable Habitat for American Marten (Martes americana)
- Locating Potential Cougar (Puma concolor) Corridors in New Mexico Using a Least-Cost Path Corridor GIS Analysis
- Irreplaceability and Vulnerability Assessment of Greater Sage-Grouse in the Western US
