1 state & private forestry redesign assessment tool
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State & Private Forestry RedesignAssessment Tool
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S&PF Assessment ToolOutline
• Overview– Process/Workflow– National Assessment (example)
• Application Web User-Interface– Output (example)
• Tool Status/Update• Questions/Discussion?
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S&PF Assessment Tool
Overview
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S&PF Assessment ToolOverview
• Web-based GIS decision-support system• Capable of supporting analysis of customized
data-sets and scenarios at the National/Regional/State level to guide forestry planning and decision-making.
• Highlight conditions and trends, and help identify opportunities and priorities for multi-state and multi-agency investment and cooperation
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S&PF Assessment Tool Process
• Standard GIS Weighted Overlay Process– Combination and weighting of multiple factors
• Advantages:– Integrative and Collaborative Process– Transparency and Repeatability– Interactivity and Scalability– Comparability Across Geographic Regions
(If standard data are used)
– Ability to Share and Document5
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S&PF Assessment ToolProcess
• Utilizes raster-based spatial format compatible with ArcGIS (GeoTIFF)
• Preloaded National Data Available (1km)– Used for National Assessments– States can also utilize to augment their data
• States should use their own finer resolution data, if available. – 2-GB file size limit– Upload via FTP
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S&PF Assessment Tool
Workflow
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Conceptual Overview
Data Layers Themes
Forest Fragmentation
Woody Biomass
Development Risk
WUI
Fire Potential
Insects and Disease
Critical Habitat
Water Quality
Proximity
Jurisdictions
Policies
Watersheds
Others
Output
S&PF Assessment Tool
Conserve Working Forest
Landscapes
Protect Forests From
Harm
Enhancing Other Forest-
Related Benefits
National Scale
Regional Scale
State Scale
National, Regional, State, or Local
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S&PF Assessment ToolWorkflow Model
Done
HomeHome
Manage dataManage data
Analyze dataAnalyze data
Data layersData layers
Data themesData themes
My analysesMy analyses
SharedShared
PublishedPublished
Layer info Upload layer
Theme info Assign child layers Done
Analysis info
Configure themes Setup slice
Alternative info
Weight layer & themes
Done
Done AnalysisAnalysis
Child layer info
Set divide /mask
Reclassify data Done
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Prepare Data
Add Data to Themes
Create Analysis
Assign Weights
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S&PF Assessment Tool Prepare Data
Processing Steps:
• Upload and name your data layers…
• Reclassify data layers – allows the user to decide “high priority” values
• Masking data – highlights data to area key to the analysis (Forest Mask);
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GeospatialAssessment Process
• Can build on Forest Stewardship Spatial Analysis Project (SAP)
• The Data Layers from SAP can be used in the State Assessments
• The weighted overlay analysis used in SAP is similar to this process
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S&PF Assessment ToolData Disclaimer
All data-layers associated with a single analysis must have a common
geographic extent, pixel size, pixel alignment, datum, and projection in
order for the analysis to produce meaningful results.
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S&PF Assessment Tool Prepare Themes
• Refined Questions for Each S&PF Redesign Theme
Conserve Working Forest
Lands
Protect Forests From
Harm
Enhance Public Benefit from
Trees & Forests
Where is productive forest land most threatened by development and fragmentation?
Where are forests most threatened by insects, disease, and wildfire?
Where can protection of threatened and endangered species (as a proxy for biodiversity) be most beneficial?
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S&PF Assessment Tool Themes & Objectives
• States may add their own objectives• States decide the relative importance of the
national objectives • States should define the objectives to address
their specific State issues - this is “identifying criteria”…– Requires Collaborative Involvement
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S&PF Assessment Tool Ranking / Weighting
• Determine Goals/Priorities• What is most important in meeting theme
goals? Fire, Insect & Disease, Water?• Subject area bias, how do we prevent this?
– Those doing the ranking should have influence and oversight over multiple disciplines.
– Broader agency goals and existing plans
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S&PF Assessment Tool Data Aggregation
• Chose desired mask and aggregation method (e.g. Forest, Watershed)
• Difficult to work with “pixels” on a landscape level– Aggregated map a better communication tool
• Not all layers overlap
• Preventing unintended uses of the data– “My favorite pixel”
• Local decisions still based on local data/information
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S&PF Assessment Tool View/Edit Scenario
• Evaluate Intermediate/Final Results– Easy to see what is driving the maps
• Change Weights and Re-Run Outputs– Scenarios (Gaming)
• Different Aggregation Units
• Swap in Higher Resolution Data
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S&PF Assessment Tool
National Assessment Example
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S&PF Assessment Tool National Themes & Objectives
Theme Objective
Conserving Working Forest Landscapes
Identify and conserve high priority forest ecosystems and landscapes.
Actively and sustainably manage forests.
Protect Forests From Harm
Restore fire-adapted lands and reduce risk of wildfire impacts.
Identify, manage and reduce threats to forest and ecosystem health.
Enhance Public Benefits Associated with Trees and Forests
Protect and enhance water quality and quantity.
Improve air quality and conserve energy.
Assist communities in planning for and reducing wildfire risks.
Maintain and enhance the economic benefits and values of trees and forests.
Protect, conserve, and enhance wildlife and fish habitat.
Connect people to trees and forests, and engage them in environmental stewardship activities.
Manage and restore trees and forests to mitigate and adapt to global climate change.
Themes and Objectives are based on Section 8001 of the 2008 Farm Bill – National Priorities for Private Forest Conservation and were approved by the RIC.
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S&PF Assessment Tool Ranking / Weighting
Assign Data-Layers…Development
Woody Biomass
Forest Fragmentati
onFire Potential
Insect & Disease
RiskWildland
Urban Interface
Critical Habitat
Conserve Working Forest Lands
Protect Forests From
Harm
Enhance Public Benefit from
Trees & Forests
to Themes
2006 Nat. Insect and Disease Risk Map
2000 Wildland Fire Potential Map
Development Risk Map
Woody Biomass Map
Forest Fragmentation Map
Wildland Urban Interface Map
Critical Habitat Characteristics Map20
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S&PF Assessment Tool Layer/Theme Weighting
Assigned weights within themes….
Development
Woody Biomass
Forest Fragmentati
onFire
PotentialInsect &
Disease Risk
Wildland Urban
Interface
Critical Habitat
65%
22%
13%
50%
50%
75%
25%
45%
10%
45%
Conserve Working Forest
Lands
Protect Forests From
Harm
Enhance Public Benefit from
Trees & Forests
National Assessme
nt
… then assigned weights between themes…
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Development65%
Woody Biomass22%
Fragmentation13%
Priority Watersheds by AreaDraft National Assessment
Conserve Working Forest Land
L E G E N D
High Moderate Low 22
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Insect and Disease50%
Fire Potential50%
Protect Forests From Harm
Priority Watersheds by AreaDraft National Assessment
L E G E N D
High Moderate Low23
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WUI25%
Critical Habitat75%
Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests
Priority Watersheds by AreaDraft National Assessment
L E G E N D
High Moderate Low24
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Enhance Public Benefits
from Trees and Forests
10%
Protect Forests From Harm45%
Conserve Working Forest Land45% Draft National Assessment
Priority Watersheds by Area
L E G E N D
High Moderate Low 25
Draft National Assessment Priority Watersheds by Area
L E G E N D
High Moderate Low26
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S&PF Assessment Tool
Web User Interface
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S&PF Assessment ToolWelcome Screen
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S&PF Assessment ToolInput Data Layers
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S&PF Assessment ToolAssign Data to Themes
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S&PF Assessment ToolAdd New Data Layer
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S&PF Assessment ToolSelect Data Layer
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S&PF Assessment ToolSelect Auxiliary Data Layer
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S&PF Assessment ToolReclassify Continuous Data
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S&PF Assessment ToolReclassify Discrete Data
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S&PF Assessment ToolWeight Layers and Themes
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S&PF Assessment ToolView/Edit Results
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S&PF Assessment ToolSample Automated Output Report
USFS S&PFAT Sample Report
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S&PF Assessment Tool
Status/Update
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S&PF Assessment ToolHistory
• Initial Design and Development – May 07 to Sept 08– Requirements Analysis– Data (Availability, Consistency)– Prototype Development (Error Detection, Refinement)
• Prototype Enhancement – Nov 08 to Aug 09– Streamlined user-interface/workflow– Output (Reports, Map Viewer)– Data (Local Data, Processing)– Role-based access (National, Regional, State)
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S&PF Assessment ToolCurrent Status
• Transition from ESRI development environment to Interim Hosting Environment (LenTech)– New Production Configuration– New Test/Development Environments
• Available For Use – Jan ‘10– Pre-Production Use– Ongoing Development/Testing
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S&PF Assessment ToolNext Steps
• Mandatory Security Requirements– USDA eAuthentication– Security Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
• Migrate to Government Data Center• Data/System Administration (ongoing)• Application Maintenance & Enhancements
– Internet Explorer v7/8 compatibility– Enhanced On-Line Help/Tutorial– Data-Preparation & Output Transformation 42
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S&PF Assessment ToolLessons Learned
• Need clearly defined goals and objectives – what questions are being addressed by analysis. – Interdisciplinary Team (GIS & Program Experts)– Decisions made by Leadership
• Refined/Streamlined workflow • Data limitations.
– Improvement/Development Needs– Scaling issue(s) with Urban & Community Forestry
• Risk vs. Opportunity
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S&PF Assessment ToolLessons Learned
• Need visualization tools to aid in assessment process decisions.
• Need for standardized language (semantics). – Consistency– Understanding
• Efforts to make tool user-friendly to “lay” people did not extend to Data Preparation – still requires some level of GIS expertise and knowledge of data.
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S&PF Assessment Tool
Questions?
Contact(s):Mike Barrowcliff ([email protected])
Bill Rush ([email protected])45