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Identifying biological diversity in ArkansasThe National Biodiversity Inventory (or GAP) Analysis Project, is part of a nationwide effort to predict the occurrence of wildlife species. These predictive maps are used to identify species and/or areas that are under-represented in our nations network of managed lands. This mapping effort consists of:
- the creation of a statewide landcover map for Arkansas
- the derivation of predictive models for the distribution of terrestrial vertebrate species
- the creation of statewide maps showing ownership and management status of land in Arkansas
Developing alternative strategies to manage wetlands
This project consists in the development of tools which allow a better preservation and prioritization of wetland areas.
Development of a digital land-use / land cover-map for the Arkansas Delta
This project will produce detailed consistent land-use / land-cover maps focusing on agricultural crops for the 27 "Delta" counties of Arkansas for year 1992.
Synoptic assessment of wetlands in the White River Basin, Arkansas
The Environmental Protection Agency funded CAST and other cooperators to develop an overall analysis of the wetlands in the White River watershed within the Mississippi alluvial valley.
Risk Mitigation of Wildfire Hazards at the Wildland Urban Interface of Northwest Arkansas
This study uses new technologies such as satellite imagery, global positioning systems, and geographic information systems to identify, inventory, and map the risk posed by wildfire to residences in the wildland-urban interface.
