Whitebark Pine Habitat Model Using Elevation and Slope Variables

Alberta's whitebark pine habitat suitability model uses variables like elevation, aspect, slope, and landscape mesotopography derived from a 25 m2 pixel DEM. The data was produced under contract for Alberta Forestry and Parks in 2015-2016 and includes a report assessing model accuracy against field observations. Detailed accuracy data by township is available upon request.

Use Cases

• Predict whitebark pine habitat suitability from elevation, aspect, and slope variables.
• Assess model accuracy by township using the provided report and field observation comparisons.
• Analyze landscape mesotopography features like ridge and upper slope for habitat classification.

Strengths

• Model accuracy is assessed against field observation data.
• Includes a detailed report on model performance.
• Derived from a Digital Elevation Model with 25 m2 pixel resolution.

Limitations

• Canopy height data was not included as it requires LiDAR.
• Primary data source is from 2015-2016, potentially outdated for current conditions.
• Detailed accuracy data by township is not directly in the files but available upon request.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta, produced under contract for Alberta Forestry and Parks.

Collection Method

Model derived from Digital Elevation Model variables; LiDAR used where available.

Time Range

2015-2016

Freshness

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Geography

Alberta, Canada