The next version of the Natural Heritage TRACKER is now available for use at http://mtnhp.org/tracker/.
The previous version will still have a link for a couple of weeks. Once we are sure everything is working and stable with the new version, the older version will be turned off.
With this new version, users can generate maps and reports showing observations, as well as entering and viewing their own animal observations. In addition, this new version is linked to the Montana Field Guide, where it provides observation data on Montana’s animals and plants.
This release of the Natural Heritage TRACKER:
- provides distributional information for animal and plant species by quarter/quarter degrees of latitude and longitude in a manner consistent with P.D. Skaars Montana Bird Distribution (Lenard et al. 2003). The Tracker web site displays distributions of Montana's animals and plants in grid cells representing 1/4 of a degree of latitude by 1/4 degree of longitude (an area equivalent to that covered by four 1:24,000 scale topographic maps) and in the context of an unprecedented access to a variety of statewide map information;
- includes Range Maps for select species of animals;
- provides the ability to select (filter) observations by animal group (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates); by plant group (vascular and non-vascular) by geography (county, latilong, quarter latilong, and quarter, quarter latilong); and by date;
- a new Identify Tool that allows users to quickly point and click to identify visible map layer and data;
- The Montana Stewardship map data are now included as separate, identifiable layers: public lands, conservation easements, and special designation lands.
- displays the results of the selection or filtering in a Charts and Data window that provides summary lists, charts, as well as the observation details;
- provides statewide access to aerial photos, 1:24,000 scale topographic maps, conservation easements and other land stewardship information, county boundaries, public land survey boundaries, and information on highways, lakes, and streams; and,
- ability to save the map display to a JPG image file; ability to export both the map and report to a Adobe PDF file; and the ability to export the report to a MS Excel file.
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