WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS FLORIDA

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Publication_Date: 1988

Title: WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS FLORIDA

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Tallahassee, FL

Publisher:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida

Online_Linkage:

<http://ocean.floridamarine.org/TRGIS/Description_Layers_Terrestrial.htm#wildlife>

Description:

Abstract:

This GIS data set represents all wildlife observations as of the last update to the wildobs database. This is a point shapefile created from the qryLipExport2 query of the FWC WildObs database. The WildObs database provides a standardized format for recording and managing incidental, casual, or short-term systematic observations of wildlife. Various information on geographic location, species (number, age, sex, etc.), habitat and activities can be recorded on wildlife observation forms using Microsoft Access 2000. Suggested target species and groups vary with the seasons. This system is defined to be useful to biologists to maintain species lists or to track wildlife populations in protected or managed areas. The Nongame Wildlife program is interested in maintaining current records of species distributions within Florida. This database is used as a repository for both data from planned surveys, contracted projects, and casual observations. The manual, available from the contact, provides details of each table and field of the database structure as well as overview of the contents. All data included in the database is recorded as points.

Purpose:

This system is defined to be useful to biologists to maintain species lists or to track wildlife populations in protected or managed areas. Our goal is to provide a standardized format for recording and managing incidental, casual, or short-term systematic observations of wildlife. Additionally this can be a repository for longer-term studies, or data from other sources, such as literature and contracted research projects. The Wildlife Observation Forms and web site are not intended to replace formal, more detailed, data forms developed for formal systematic survey projects; but such data forms developed by BWDC staff should contain the data fields included here (Appendix 1). The observation forms included here can be used to record data from ad hoc or short-term surveys, local inventories, and pilot studies. Additionally a web site <http://wildnet.fwc.state.fl.us/wildobs> on the Division of Wildlife's intranet (within the Commission only) provides for entering " casual observations" into a spreadsheet-like list or a check list. For casual observations within the Commission, BWDC biologists, Wildlife Management Area (WMA) biologists or Law enforcement officers should use the web site. For systematic studies, the Division's Database analyst should be contacted before the project starts to assist with database design. After either a BWDC project or Contracted Project is completed, the division's database analyst should be contacted to insure that the data is entered into this system (Fig 1) and metadata collected (Appendix 16).
A database management system (Microsoft Access 2000, dBase IV, and Arc/View compatible) is available if you wish to manage your own data. This database contains forms for searching records and exporting records to a GIS package like ArcView. Copies of the database structure and programs are available from the Division's database and downloadable from <http://wildnet.fwc.state.fl.us/wildobs/> (within the Commission only)
For details see Appendix 1.
The BWDC is interested in maintaining current records of species' distributions within the state. To facilitate this, location information can be recorded at several levels of accuracy on the field forms. Space is provided to record numbers of animals observed and to classify them according to age and sex. In addition, you can record 1 or 2 types of habitats occupied and activities observed. Details of the type of survey and type of count or estimation method used may also be recorded. Optionally, information on the type of managed area where the sighting was made can be noted, and provision is made to identify important wildlife use areas. Finally, space is provided for detailed notes on behavior, location, and survey type information.

Supplemental_Information:

Prior to July 1, 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) was known as the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI). The institute name has not been changed in historical data sets or references to work completed by the Florida Marine Research Institute. The institute name has been changed in references to ongoing research, new research, and contact information.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1894

Ending_Date: 20070907

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Theme_Keyword: nongame wildlife

Theme_Keyword: wildlife monitoring

Theme_Keyword: database

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: biota

Place:

Place_Keyword: statewide

Access_Constraints: Upon written request only

Use_Constraints:

This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a FWC-Habitat Planning Unit produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Contact_Person: Sprandel, Gary

Contact_Position: Senior database analyst

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: 620 S. Meridian Street

City: Tallahassee

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32399-1847

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-3831

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-921-1847

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gary.sprandel@fwc.state.fl.us

Data_Set_Credit:

G.E. Reynolds, G. L. Sprandel, and D. E. Runde. 2002. Florida Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tallahassee.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Other_Citation_Details:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife & Habitats: <http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/>

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Attribute Description: Attribute Description: Within the database there are two main tables. SITES and COUNTS. Sites was created to hold location and habitat information about Notable Wildlife Areas, as well as sites frequented by individuals. Counts was created to hold wildlife count data. The link between these two tables is a sitenumber. Additionally there are numerous lookup tables for describing the species activities, sites habitats, and quality and type of the count occurring. Every record in counts has an associated site description in the sites table. All records have been assigned to county, and most have a latitude and longitude.

Completeness_Report:

This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is complete to our knowledge.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: Unknown

Type_of_Source_Media: online

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FWC-FWRI

Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

GeoPlan downloaded this data set in shapefile format from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute website: <http://ocean.floridamarine.org/TRGIS/Description_Layers_Terrestrial.htm#wildlife> on February 14, 2012.When received, the data was in Geographic projection Albers NAD 83, Spheroid: GRS 80. The file was projected to FGDL Albers HARN.
- Reprojected data to FGDL Albers HPGN - Added a DESCRIPT field to attribute table based on COMMONNAME - Added a FGDLAQDATE field based on date received from source - Renamed shapefile from wildlife_observations_point to WILDOBS_2007 - Upcased all records in the attribute table

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan

Process_Date: 20120215

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 46424

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 24.000000

Standard_Parallel: 31.500000

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000

False_Easting: 400000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000

Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: WILDOBS_2007

Entity_Type_Definition: WILDOBS_2007.DBF

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FWC-FWRI

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COMMONNAME

Attribute_Definition:

The accepted common name for the species as provided in the Species Ranking database

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SCIENTIFIC

Attribute_Definition:

The commonly accepted Latin subspecies name, as listed in the Species Ranking Database.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEOBS

Attribute_Definition: Name of person making the observation

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEAFF

Attribute_Definition: Affiliation of observer

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITENAME

Attribute_Definition:

A name for the site, as has been assigned in most of our surveys. Note that these names don't necessarily have to be unique, since sitenumbers are the only unique Akey@ field. However for reports, assign a name that is as good as you can make it, and will be useful for future surveyors. The site name should be unambiguous within the county. Names like "Publix" are poor, names like "Publix #67, Naples" are better.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITENUMBER

Attribute_Definition:

Unique site number designating county, wildlife population type. The number of the Notable Wildlife Area (NWA) in which the species was observed, if applicable (see Appendix 5). The field contains a 11-digit code consisting of the following: the first 4 letters of the county in which it is found (see Appendix 9), a 3-digit site-type code, and a 3-digit sequential number for the given sitetype (see Appendix 3) within the county. For example, a sitenumber code might be BAY_001033A (where the "_" represents a space) or LEON001001A. The eleventh and twelfth digit (for A, B, C, ...) allows for i. Designation of Asub-sites@ (e.g., different nesting locations within the same Asite@ [like wading bird subcolonies], ii. Different nesting locations between years at the same Asite@ [like bald eagle nests which may move between different trees during 2 different years]). iv. Multiple years for the same basic site. The twelfth digit particularly would be useful for this, for example FRAN004001A9. The designation of the 3-digit site-type codes will be coordinated through the Data Base Analyst (See Appendix 5 for a list of currently accepted codes. Sites for casual observations will get assigned a sitetype of "OBS" then a sitenumber whose numerical value is equal to the numerical value of the record number of the corresponding first count table record for the site. Casual sites entered from the web are prefaced with "web", for example web000002. This field is the KEY FIELD for linking between the sites and counts databases! It must be unique within the table of SITES. Case does not matter in determining uniqueness, for example there cannot be both FRAN004001A and FRAN004001a

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ALTNUMBER

Attribute_Definition:

Another identifier that may have been used for the site in surveys

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEDATE

Attribute_Definition:

The date on which the observer described the site. However, if a date is unknown and cannot be determined, incomplete dates may be entered. For example, if only the month and year are known it may be entered 1998/0

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATE_

Attribute_Definition:

The date on which the observer visited the site using a ten-digit format for dates (i.e., yyyy/mm/dd). A date should be recorded for every observation. However, if a date is unknown and cannot be determined you may enter incomplete dates (historical data only, please). For example, if only the month and year are known you may enter 1998/01

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: STARTTIME

Attribute_Definition:

The time at which the counting began or, alternatively, the time at which a single observation took place. Recorded in military time without the colon (e.g., 4:15 pm = 1615).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ENDTIME

Attribute_Definition:

The time at which the counting ended (left blank for an instantaneous observation). Recorded in military time without the colon (e.g., 1630).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTYNAME

Attribute_Definition:

The name of the county in which the observation was recorded (see Appendix 9 or lookup table COUNTY for accepted spellings). For example, Indian River.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FWCREGION

Attribute_Definition: FWC region

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MANAGEAREA

Attribute_Definition:

The type of managed land on which the species was recorded, if applicable.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HABITAT1

Attribute_Definition:

The primary habitat for the site at which the observation occurred

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HABITAT2

Attribute_Definition:

A second habitat for the site at which the observation occurred, if applicable.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITETYPE

Attribute_Definition:

The type of the site. This is also encoded in the SITENUMBER, but this allows easily searching for sites of specific types.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LOC_NOTES

Attribute_Definition:

This field should contain written directions to the site (e.g., 1 mile west of Kissimmee River bridge on State Road 70), as well as the name of the managed area, Critical Wildlife Area, or well-known site on which the observation took place, if applicable. Additional items might include more detailed information pertaining to the habitat, details of ownership, or disturbance factors.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SPP_NOTES

Attribute_Definition:

Notes pertaining to the observation. May include a further explanation of the activities observed, etc. This is an OPTIONAL FIELD. Note any factors that may influence the count of this species, or unusual behaviors.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ADULT_MALE

Attribute_Definition:

The number of adult males recorded at the given site on the given date. The number should be left justified within the character field. For example, the number 1 would be listed as 1, followed by 4 blank spaces. Of course, this is an OPTIONAL FIELD, depending on whether or not any adult males were observed at the site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AMESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ADULT_FEM

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AFESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ADULT_UNK

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YOUNG_MALE

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YMESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YOUNG_FEM

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YFESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YOUNG_UNK

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YUESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UNK_MALE

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UMESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UNK_FEM

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UFESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UNK_UNK

Attribute_Definition:

See ADULT_MALE for format. Count of adult, young, or unknown, male, female or unknown sex.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UUESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

The estimate code (i.e., E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample) for the Adult_male count, the Adult_female count, adult unknown sex count, young male count, young female count, young unknown sex count, unknown age male count, unknown age female county, and unknown age and sex count.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ICOUNTTYPE

Attribute_Definition:

The count type for the counts of individuals (i.e., I=count of individuals, Y=count of young in nest, N= counts of adults & young at nests, S= count of signs, for example track sets.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NESTS

Attribute_Definition:

The number of nests recorded at the given location on the given date. The number should be left justified within the character field. For example, the number 1 would be listed as 1, followed by 4 blank spaces. Of course, this is an OPTIONAL FIELD, depending on whether or not any nests were observed at the location. Be sure to distinguish this from the number of pairs.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NESTIMATE

Attribute_Definition:

Method of estimating nest numbers. Namely: E=Exact count or census, G=Best guess, P=Incomplete or partial count, S=Estimated total count based upon a sample

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OCCUPIED

Attribute_Definition:

Basically, the count type for the nest count, which used to be a choice between occupied nests and Asuccessful@ nests. Y = yes (the nests were occupied), N = no, P = partially (for counts of many nests), or U = unknown.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SURVEYTYPE

Attribute_Definition: The type of survey/census performed.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CSTUDYID

Attribute_Definition: A study id code if the record was part of an organized project

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACTIVITY1

Attribute_Definition:

The activity being displayed by the species when it was observed

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACTIVITY2

Attribute_Definition: A second activity for the given observation, if applicable.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CONFIRMED

Attribute_Definition:

Has the species (or species group) been confirmed as using the site by reliable sources within the FWC (CONFIRMED = C), outside the Commission (O), or is the site questionable (N), unconfirmed (U), or simply a potential (P) use area?

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: QCCONTENT

Attribute_Definition:

The initials of the person who quality-checked the given record, if any.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: QCDATE

Attribute_Definition:

The date on which the above person quality-checked the given record.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: KEY

Attribute_Definition: Text field that indicates record number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FWCSTATUS

Attribute_Definition: FWC listed status

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FNAISTATUS

Attribute_Definition:

FNAI global rank definitions. G1 = Critically imperiled globally because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences or less than 1000 individuals) or because of extreme vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor. G2 = Imperiled globally because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or less than 3000 individuals) or because of vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor. G3 = Either very rare and local throughout its range (21-100 occurrences or less than 10,000 individuals) or found locally in a restricted range or vulnerable to extinction from other factors. G4 = Apparently secure globally (may be rare in parts of range). G5 = Demonstrably secure globally. GH = Of historical occurrence throughout its range, may be rediscovered (e.g., ivory-billed woodpecker). GX = Believed to be extinct throughout range. GXC = Extirpated from the wild but still known from captivity or cultivation. G#? = Tentative rank (e.g., G2?). G#G# = Range of rank; insufficient data to assign specific global rank (e.g., G2G3). G#T# = Rank of a taxonomic subgroup such as a subspecies or variety; the G portion of the rank refers to the entire species and the T portion refers to the specific subgroup; numbers have same definition as above (e.g., G3T1). G#Q = Rank of questionable species - ranked as species but questionable whether it is species or subspecies; numbers have same definition as above (e.g., G2Q). G#T#Q = Same as above, but validity as subspecies or variety is questioned. GU = Unrankable; due to a lack of information no rank or range can be assigned (e.g., GUT2). GNA = Ranking is not applicable because the element is not a suitable target for conservation (e.g. a hybrid species). GNR = Element not yet ranked (temporary). GNRTNR = Neither the element nor the taxonomic subgroup has yet been ranked. FNAI STATE RANK DEFINITIONS: S1 = Critically imperiled in Florida because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences or less than 1000 individuals) or because of extreme vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor. S2 = Imperiled in Florida because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or less than 3000 individuals) or because of vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor. S3 = Either very rare and local in Florida (21-100 occurrences or less than 10,000 individuals) or found locally in a restricted range or vulnerable to extinction from other factors. S4 = Apparently secure in Florida (may be rare in parts of range). S5 = Demonstrably secure in Florida. SH = Of historical occurrence in Florida, possibly extirpated, but may be rediscovered (e.g., ivory-billed woodpecker). SX = Believed to be extirpated throughout Florida. SU = Unrankable; due to a lack of information no rank or range can be assigned. SNA = State ranking is not applicable because the element is not a suitable target for conservation (e.g. a hybrid species). SNR = Element not yet ranked (temporary).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FEDERALSTA

Attribute_Definition: Federal listed status.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Endangered

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: T

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Threatened

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: STATUSCOMM

Attribute_Definition: Comments about status.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACCURACY

Attribute_Definition:

the approximate accuracy of the latitude/longitude coordinates expressed in meters of ground distance (plus-or-minus from the Atrue@ location). For commonly employed methods, there is a lookup table called MAPPING, which often lists the average accuracy and estimated 95% confidence intervals for each method.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACCTABLE

Attribute_Definition:

Did the accuracy come directly from the MAPPING lookup table? Y for yes, N for no. If no, use the LOC_NOTES field to elaborate the source of the accuracy estimate.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: QCMAP

Attribute_Definition:

The initials of the person who quality-checked the given record, if any. This especially applies to the mapped location, hence the name.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: QCMAPDATE

Attribute_Definition: The date of the quality check.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAP_ID

Attribute_Definition:

The unique identifier for the site assigned and used by our mapping software to track the location internally.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAPMETHOD

Attribute_Definition:

A unique identifier for each technique used to map sites in wildobs

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAPNAME

Attribute_Definition:

the name of the map, if any, which was used for plotting the location (e.g., if a topo quad was used, this would be the name of the quad map; if a Delorme Atlas was used, this would be the page number & section of the page [e.g., 26 A-1]).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MAPDATE

Attribute_Definition:

The publication date of the map used to plot the location, if any. This would be the date the map was first published, not the date it was updated using aerial photography, etc.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATUM

Attribute_Definition:

The datum employed by the method (map, GPS unit, etc.) used to plot the location.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TOWNSHIP

Attribute_Definition: The township in which the observation occurred.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: RANGE

Attribute_Definition: The range in which the observation occurred.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SECTION

Attribute_Definition: The legal section in which the observation occurred.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: QSECTION

Attribute_Definition:

The quarter section in which the observation occurred (NW, NE, SE, or SW). In certain cases, the location may actually lie in more than 1 quarter section. If the observation is at the center of the 4 quarter-sections, record it as C_ (Where "_" always represents a blank space). If it is located between 2 of them, record it to the nearest half-section (e.g., an observation along the line between the NW and SW quarter-sections would be recorded as W_).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LAT

Attribute_Definition:

The decimal degrees representation of the latitude for use with Mapping Software such as ArcView. The Database analyst generates this from the LAT_DEG, LAT_MIN and LAT_SEC fields.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LON

Attribute_Definition:

The decimal degrees representation of the longitude for use with mapping software such as ArcView. Longitude degrees in Florida should be negative numbers. The Database analyst automatically generates this from the LON_DEG,LON_MIN and LON_SEC fields.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC Wildlife Observation Database Manual

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT

Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on COMMONNAME.

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE

Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on date downloaded from source.

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUTOID

Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706

City: Gainesville

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32611-5706

Country: United States

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:

FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>

Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA

Distribution_Liability:

The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>

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Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: <http://research.myfwc.com>

Technical_Prerequisites:

This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20120227

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

FWC-FWRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)

Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

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