Critically evaluating existing methods and supporting a standardization of terrestrial and wetland habitat classification and mapping that includes characterization of climate sensitive systems

This project facilitated coordination among the scientific community to provide a comparison of existing habitat classification and mapping products within the footprint of the Northeast Climate Adaptaion Science Center (NE CASC). This study also provided an evaluation of habitat vulnerability to climate change within the region and recommendations for needed improvement in habitat mapping products for the future.

• Diamond, David D., Elliot Lee F., Faber-Langendoen Don, Smyth Regan, and Sneddon Lesley. 2014. Outcomes for Habitat/Ecological Systems Classification and Mapping in the Northeast and Midwest U.S.   Northeast Climate Science Center Final Report. Appendices are available here: https://nccwsc.usgs.gov/display-project/4f8c648de4b0546c0c397b43/5012e438e4b05140039e03d5

• Northeast Climate Science Center, February 2015, "Critical Evaluation of Methods and Outcomes for Habitat/Ecological Systems Classification and Mapping in the Northeast and Midwest U.S.", D. Diamond, D. Faber-Langendoen.

• Project Completed: Evaluation of Ecological Systems Classification and Mapping in the Northeast and Midwest U.S.