This is not a comprehensive list, just the most frequently used 3rd party data. Key biodiversity areas kba and important bird areas iba. The batoggisem, dansem and zamori islands important bird area comprises three small islands, with a collective land area of about 50 ha, in the northeastern yellow sea off the western coast of north korea. This polygon shapefile depicts important bird areas ibas and their status in kenya, 20032004. Custom data and imagery requests are fulfilled by ulster county gis. Alliance for zero extinction sites aze areas important bird and biodiversity areas iba areas important plant areas ipa areas tools. The iba programme of birdlife international is a worldwide initiative aimed at identifying and protecting a network of sites, critical. Gis tools for evaluating the importance of areas to birds.
Ibas range from 1 hectare to more than 1 million hectares in size. This raster dataset has been created using the important bird areas as originated by the pennsylvania audubon society. Audubon california determined that detailed iba maps are necessary for ontheground iba conservation to be planned and carried out in an effective and. Gis map open data uae ministry of climate change and. Gis map the moccaes geoenvae mobile application is designed to provide customers and the community with spatial information related to ministrys service centers and spatial information covering all uae, such as environment, biodiversity, protected areas, and agricultural statistics information. Birdlife important bird and biodiversity area of the day karacadag turkey. Important bird and biodiversity areas directory 2015 important bird and biodiversity areas status report 2015. Combining spatial data with systems dynamics modeling has shown that endangered birds, such as skylarks alauda arvensis from eurasia, are affected by the development of wind farms. The iba program is an international conservation initiative coordinated by birdlife international. Important bird areas iba as described and analyzed by cooper 2004, important bird areas of california. Important bird areas iba map of saba dutch caribbean.
National geographic information systems laboratory birds. Birds australia important bird areas iba 2009 datasets data. File includes results of new iba analysis including new and. About the dataset birdlife international maintains a gis dataset of important bird areas ibas around the world on behalf of the birdlife partnership.
Information about the layers in the hudson valley natural. About the dataset on behalf of the kba partnership, birdlife international maintains a gis dataset of kba boundaries. The integrated biodiversity assessment tool ibat for business provides a visualisation and gis download tool for protected areas and prioritisation approaches, including key biodiversity areas. The gis team maintains a definitive set of our reserve boundaries and other land holdings which can also be downloaded. Also, we have provided links to 3rd party gis data. Using mapping techniques to create products used by policy makers, scientists and managers.
This dataset is drawn largely from data provided directly by the partners but also includes some data digitised by the plantlife secretariat or consolidated from. Pdf spatial analysis of important bird area boundaries. Kenya important bird areas ibas and their status, 200304. All areas designated as core areas were assigned a conservation value of 3. There is a large amount of information on birds in antarctica but this has never previously been assembled and analysed to determine exactly where the most significant breeding sites for the avifauna as a whole are. Important bird areas ibas birdlife international, 2016. The most important sites for birds are known as important bird areas ibas. This data set contains available boundaries and associated attributes for important bird areas ibas in the united states, identified as of may. Important bird areas of washington and oregon data basin. The data depicts each iba by a point in the center of its associated area.
Important bird areas ibas identify sites that provide essential habitat for birds. California important bird areas gis data and methods. Important bird areas ibas are based on an established program that uses standardized criteria to identify essential habitats, which are areas that hold a significant proportion of the population of one or more bird species. Here you will find information about the locations, birds, habitats, threats, and conservation issues. Key biodiversity areas kba and important bird areas iba of cambodia 20 this asset provides boundaries of key biodiversity areas kba in cambodia, the development status and priority status of each and whether each kba is a birdlife internationaldesignated important bird area iba as well. Batoggisem, dansem and zamori islands important bird area. National geographic information systems laboratory.
Ibat users can access the world database on protected areas, iucn red list of threatened species, and the world database of key biodiversity areas through our gis download services. Seeking access to important bird area ibas shapefiles anyone. In the southeast region we use geographic information systems gis and location data to perform spatial analysis and to produce maps. As such they establish a useful framework for helping guide efforts to conserve birds statewide. Marine imporant bird areas audubon alaska has spent the last several years developing new methods based on mapping technology to identify marine important bird areas, adding 124 new global ibas. Depicts the distribution of breeding bird species in new york state, as recorded during the 20002005 breeding bird atlas surveys. Important bird areas ibas are sites of global bird conservation importance. Key biodiversity areas kba definition biodiversity az. California important bird areas gis data and methods audubon. Download a copy of cooking up conservation success. Click on the map for a closer look, or browse the interactive map viewer to learn more. Birds depend on a diverse range of habitats, and the threats that confront them are equally varied. Area contingency plans acp environmental sensitivity index esi maps. Breeding populations and areas near habitat zones appear to be affected by this development, leading to population decline by the bird species as they attempt to migrate or breed in given regions.
National teams can download their own dataset from the online database whenever it is needed. Important bird and biodiversity areas iba definition. Npcc important plant areas native plant conservation. Gis tools for evaluating the importance of areas to birds and the thoroughness of observation coverage introduction the problem the natural heritage program approach the important bird area program methods acquiring data mapping the bird observation areas running the tools valuable literature acknowledgements introduction the important bird. A report a ustralias 314 important bird areas ibas are among earths most exceptional places for birds and are priority sites for bird conservation. It is not possible to directly download iba boundaries from this website. The iba gis dataset compiled by birdlife international is usually available on request for noncommercial use in esri shapefile format to use in gis mapping. This dataset portrays important bird areas ibas and their status in kenya. An esri shapefile is also available for use in gis programs. However the following notes explain how to request data. Click here to download gis shapefiles for montana ibas. Gis boundaries plantlife international provides the ipa secretariat and maintains a gis dataset of important plant areas ipas around the world on behalf of the plantlife partnership. Birdlife case study of the day in europe, species with ranges that both contract and shift are likely to be most at risk.
Each iba entry supports a list of sensitive species reported to occur within the iba and a ranking score based on criteria described in the metadata. Effective conservation requires exceptional management, and exceptional management requires objective, reliable data that can be used to measure progress and make critical decisions. This dataset is drawn largely from data provided directly by the partners but also includes some data. It applies the overlay analysis of maps of endangered plant species ranges onto the maps of protected areas declared and proposed. The present document, mapping californias important bird areas, serves as a general technical report describing our mapping methodology and basic summary results. Gis data the dutch caribbean nature alliance works to ensure the islands preserve their unique natural world through focused support and capacity building. The university of florida geoplan center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or.
Before downloading data, please read the following disclaimer, which pertains to the data use and currency of the data. We map the analysed data outputs, and where appropriate make them available for wider use from the download area. Important bird area iba gis data request birdlife data zone. Eustatius gis important bird and biodiversity areas of st. The general format of these data sharing agreements is based on the model developed by birdlife international in the important bird area programme. I have a shapefile of all forest patches in flanders belgium but i want to. The revised important bird and biodiveristy areas directory published 2015 can be downloaded in pdf format by selecting the link below. By conserving these key areas, australians can be more confident of the longterm survival of our birds. Important bird areas california audubon ds485 gis dataset. The rocky river iba exists west of cleveland in cuy.
Gis data for the rocky river important bird area survey. It is not possible to directly download kba boundaries from this website. Based on surveys conducted in 1997 and 1998, the site has been identified by birdlife international as an important bird area iba because it supports small numbers of breeding endangered. Important bird and biodiversity areas ibas are key sites for the conservation of bird species, identified through the birdlife international iba programme. Gis and mapping florida fish and wildlife conservation. The rspb currently holds around 11 million species records, which fall into the following broad categories. Eustatius see bird life international website for program description. For example, the service uses location data on threatened and endangered species to consult with developers in order to avoid impacts to these species. Birdlife species of the day blacknaped oriole oriolus chinensis. Ibas are particularly important for species that congregate in large numbers, such as wintering and passage waterbirds and. Bird conservation areas are new york state lands that have been officially designated for their value to bird conservation. Spatial data plays a very important role in decision making.
Important bird areas audubon national audubon society. These layers are available for download at no cost as zipped esri shapefiles. The data is packaged as either global downloads or it is. Audubon california determined that detailed iba maps are. Application of gis to biodiversity monitoring sciencedirect. Using specialist software, we conduct geospatial analysis of data to investigate geographic patterns. For a small proportion of sites, a polygon is not yet available, and the site is represented by a point showing its location. Nearly all of bscs bird monitoring datasets are georeferenced, meaning that their analytical value and utility can be extended within a gis environment, where, for example, relationships between birds, habitats, and stressors can be discovered and analyzed. Furthermore, the gis data available in the fgdl are provided as is. All areas designated as buffer areas were assigned a conservation value of 1. Mapping and gis using data for conservation the rspb. We have a dedicated team of gis and data specialists who work on preparing and. These sites are small enough to be conserved in their entirety, often form part of a protectedarea network, and are, as far as possible, different in.