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Tuesday 18 October 2005: Session 3, 11:00:00 AM
Online Tool For Special Concern Resource Project Prescreening and Review
Presentation Abstract
If you have future project plans an would like to know if any rare species are known to exist in the vicinity of that project, you are in luck! DCNR and the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program have developed an online GIS tool which allows users to search project areas for potential conflicts with special concern resources. This enables users to pre-screen potential sites and to incorporate any special resource issues upfront in the planning process. Additional information will soon be available to assist in county-level land use planning and proactive conservation work. In the meantime, visit the new tool at www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us
Speaker Biographical Information
Michael Bialousz Central Data Manager: PA Natural Heritage Program, DCNR
Mike is a GIS Analyst who holds a Master’s degree from Shippensburg University in Geoenvironmental Studies. Mike also holds undergraduate degrees in Geography and Forestry. He has over 7 years of consulting experience, including 5 years as a Project Manager. In addition, Mike is an ESRI Authorized Instructor for ArcView and ArcGIS.
Jean Fike Manager: PA Natural Heritage Program, DCNR
Jean is a plant ecologist by training, with a Master’s degree from Connecticut College and an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University. Jean manages the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program. This program, which is a partnership between DCNR, The Nature Conservancy and The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy collects, manages and distributes information regarding special concern ecological resources in the Commonwealth.
