By creating an original model in ArcGIS 9.3 ModelBuilder, habitat, landscape, and wetland features were ranked in order to prioritize wetland land purchases in Alachua County, FL. Of particular interest were areas where wetlands will be in conflict with predicted Florida population growth through the year 2060. This model can be updated and run again to project different priorities based on a shift in the base parameters.
Purchase priority: 9=highest, 1=lowest
Purchase priority: 9=highest, 1=lowest
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| Above: Alachua County, FL, priority wetland purchases. |
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| Above: The ArcGIS 9.3 model and prioritization tree. |
