https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0 Habitat Mapping and Change Intranet Folder with Classification Scheme and SOPs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13I0TQJzhGw_iPqBKSQbggxoELGgK6Ydk en-us 2021-05-31 17:20:43 UTC 2025-10-21 17:47:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593427266 Satellite imagery from FDOT]]> 2021-06-08 16:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593427266 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593428142 We're in need of something like a marsh-mangrove mix, or more guidance as to when an area can be considered just "mangroves". Mangroves were present in our marshes during the first mapping effort 10 years ago, but were not included in the map. They are even more extensive now.]]> 2021-06-08 16:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593428142 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593434714 Important to consider the marsh-to-mangrove transition and not the uplands-to-marsh or marsh-to-SAV transitions]]> 2021-06-08 16:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1593434714 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1596569360 We contracted someone to digitize our habitat map and conduct extensive groundtruthing/field verification.  The same person is willing to do an updated map but we need to find the funding.]]> 2021-06-09 18:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1596569360 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1596571238 When we conducted our 2010 map we used imagery from our local property appraiser and Lidar.  For our updated map, we will use updated imagery and Lidar and incorporate UAS technology for ground truthing/ field verification.

]]> 2021-06-09 18:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1596571238 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599316458 Accessibility and concern for impacts to the marsh conducting AA. UAS helps overcome this.]]> 2021-06-10 18:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599316458 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599333468 NAIP, drone-based imagery for AA]]> 2021-06-10 18:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599333468 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599392129 Is salt marsh extent a proxy for demonstrating change and SLR impacts on ecosystem services]]> 2021-06-10 18:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1599392129 markaf9 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1656197937 We need to be able to capture the marsh to mangrove transition.]]> 2021-07-20 18:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1656197937 markaf9 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1656198362 Condition, drowning, basic marsh extent]]> 2021-07-20 18:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1656198362 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1657446315 Consider making the boundaries something consistent across Reserves, like the HUC 10, rather than the Reserve boundaries. That makes more sense ecologically and allows for comparisons across regions. (Kerstin, Elkhorn)]]> 2021-07-21 20:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1657446315 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660330471 In 2012-2013 a contractor was hired to produce our HCM between 2002 and 2012. This work was submitted and in 2019 was verified and accepted for our reserve boundaries. This work also included an analysis for the entire watershed.]]> 2021-07-25 15:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660330471 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660331966 We would like to know the specific distribution of mangroves to monitor changes related with SLR, coastal erosion and episodic climate events as hurricanes]]> 2021-07-25 15:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660331966 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660332677 At least every 10 years]]> 2021-07-25 15:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660332677 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660332908 We are using UAS to map some areas of the reserve]]> 2021-07-25 15:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660332908 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660334365 To monitore mangrove and vegetation cover change in different areas of the reserve. To identify critical areas affected by coastal erosion and human impacts]]> 2021-07-25 15:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1660334365 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1666819997 10 years]]> 2021-08-02 14:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1666819997 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670047609 Time consuming AA across a lot of acreage (second biggest NERR) and habitats that are hard to access. We second the UAS help for this part, but lacking in UAS expertise, equipment and analysis capabilities at ANERR currently.]]> 2021-08-05 14:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670047609 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670050582 Change in acreage of each habitat type overall, change in quality, identifying transition/ecotone habitats (not just one habitat or another, but mixed is the transition), change in sample areas and not nessessarily change across all of the Reserve (sample/focal areas to include restoration sites, areas of known max change or no change, sentinel or existing research/monitoring sites, Reserve owned-lands]]> 2021-08-05 14:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670050582 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670062755 Staff turnover in the midst of producing the map, misinterpretation of minimum mapping unit, time consuming AA with two draft maps (had to go through the process twice because of issues with the first two items mentioned).]]> 2021-08-05 14:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670062755 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670063153 Unknown, but probably determined by feasibility in reality (time, staff, funding, resources). If UAS or easier methods of habitat mapping are available then a shorter frequency would be more doable. Also, since unknown, it could be useful to detect change at some sample/focal sites more frequently than the entire Reserve's habitats. I think finding out the frequency of change (which is variable and likely to increase) would be that setting a certain interval would be hard.]]> 2021-08-05 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670063153 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670064442 FDOT or existing regional imagery. No in house UAS at this time unfortunately]]> 2021-08-05 14:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670064442 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670064546 Primarily changes in marsh habitats along ecotonal areas (e.g., marsh-upland boundaries).]]> 2021-08-05 14:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670064546 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670065277 Yes, how to we denote the actual lines? Habitat lines are already gray areas, and now those mixed ecotones need to be capture somehow.]]> 2021-08-05 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670065277 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670065625 As requested by regional project PIs or researchers.]]> 2021-08-05 14:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670065625 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670071501 10 years seems appropriate given the time and resources it takes to create the map. Another thing to think about is that the resolution of the product is coarse (0.25 acre MMU), which means you need a lot of change to have occurred to detect it with this approach.]]> 2021-08-05 14:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670071501 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670072337 We use drones to map some upland habitats that have invasive species issues. ]]> 2021-08-05 14:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670072337 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670075133 Mostly in support of research projects conducted by our partners and potentially mapping change at some point. Although I don't think we will be able to map change when comparing to our original habitat map because of important differences in the classes and quality of the map.]]> 2021-08-05 14:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670075133 jonathanpitchford https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670077808 Consider reducing the MMU and focusing on a smaller area within the Reserves (e.g., ecotones, Sentinel Sites) to map meaningful change. ]]> 2021-08-05 14:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670077808 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670458930 A base map was created in 2005 but never submitted to CDMO and never had AA generated, so couldn't be used. Second base map was created from 2016 imagery, but it took a lot of staff time and we hired multiple GIS staff (over several years) to help complete it. The AA was a lot of work (e.g., kayaking to far reaches of the reserve; special permission to access remote portions of the uplands from neighboring land owners), but we had lots of volunteers/interns who could help.]]> 2021-08-05 23:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670458930 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670460463 Changes to marsh extent (e.g., highlighting areas where erosion to the marsh/unconsolidated edge has occurred). Changes to wetland type. Changes to salinity regime. For uplands, changes from land use on neighboring lands (we mapped our entire watershed not just our reserve).]]> 2021-08-05 23:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670460463 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670460888 Solely based on identifying habitat change (not including feasibility/staff time) every 5 years. ]]> 2021-08-05 23:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670460888 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670461442 Currently whatever we can find in the public domain. We used NAIP for our 2016 maps. However, NAIP typically doesn't include 4 bands for our area. ]]> 2021-08-05 23:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670461442 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670461982 We were (I think) the first (only?) reserve to heavily use modifiers. It made a huge difference in the value of our data. I would highly recommend the use of modifiers.]]> 2021-08-05 23:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1670461982 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671094114 Habitat transition- in particular salt marsh loss and mangrove gain. Salt marsh loss via fragmentation and/or creek widening. ]]> 2021-08-06 14:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671094114 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671136442 We're currently using it with a partner project to refine the state classification system (which uses CMECS - this has been complicated since the CMECS/NERRS crosswalk tool was pretty much useless in our case at least); as well as an inventory of lands that could use restoration/have been restored/should be considered reference sites (using a modifier that qualifies impounded, historically diked lands etc) . One of our modifiers was lands that were Sentinel Sites, so that has come in useful for quickly delineating those habitats. We've used it to look at habitats along the salinity gradient (using the salinity modifier). And looking at high marsh/low marsh habitats (using geoform modifier, which we informed using lidar and estuary specific height ranges for those habitats).]]> 2021-08-06 15:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671136442 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671138851 We used our watershed boundary since we're not isolated from the impacts of neighboring lands within our watershed (HUC 12). That has made a huge difference in how much our data is used. ]]> 2021-08-06 15:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671138851 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671231527 10 years seems appropriate at the Reserve scale. It would be great to be able to carryout smaller scale change analysis with UAS at higher resolution and with more frequency, for example focusing on SSAM-1 veg transect locations or SAV beds. ]]> 2021-08-06 17:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671231527 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671235940 Marsh loss/transition, pool evolution, total area of habitat types, invasive species.]]> 2021-08-06 17:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671235940 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671237510 I've been told the AA was very time consuming and maybe did not include as many points as were initially planned for.]]> 2021-08-06 17:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671237510 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671239540 Supporting research, monitoring restoration, tracking climate change impacts, supporting partners.]]> 2021-08-06 17:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671239540 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671351893 10 years]]> 2021-08-06 20:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671351893 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671353975 I remember having a difficult time matching our state classification scheme for freshwater tidal wetlands (13 categories for specific vegetation types) to the NERRS classification scheme. We somehow shoe horned it in, but we only use our classification system for our local management needs. ]]> 2021-08-06 20:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1671353975 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672812355 2021-08-09 12:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672812355 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672814412 2021-08-09 12:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672814412 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672815786 2021-08-09 12:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672815786 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672816057 2021-08-09 12:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672816057 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672897499 Process and protocols for developing a change map not clear]]> 2021-08-09 13:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672897499 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672898549 Marsh habitat and ecotone shifts, bog habitat]]> 2021-08-09 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672898549 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672899930 Aerials from Baldwin County Alabama and NAIP]]> 2021-08-09 13:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672899930 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672902241 Would like to see a classification for bog habitat as this habitat is unique and imperiled in our region]]> 2021-08-09 14:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672902241 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672904044 To track change as previously mentioned and to provide visiting researchers with the information as needed.]]> 2021-08-09 14:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1672904044 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674367780 Like some of the others, there are concerns about impacts to sensitive marsh systems. Drones can help, but we also have limitations with those (especially over Federal property).]]> 2021-08-10 17:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674367780 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674368984 Five years (but we have a small reserve). ]]> 2021-08-10 17:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674368984 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674371118 Whatever we can get our hands on. Satellite, aerial, drones, LiDAR (the latter is especially useful as elevation change in general is a big deal). ]]> 2021-08-10 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1674371118 brandonpuckett https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675433888 +1 to WKBNERR comment (re: process and protocols for assessing change). ]]> 2021-08-11 13:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675433888 brandonpuckett https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675439833 changes in ecotones--marsh/water boundary (marsh erosion), low marsh/high marsh, high marsh/upland (migration). Washover fans on barrier islands. More difficult to quantify, but equally important(?), is condition of the habitats and how that is changing over time. We are getting some encouraging results estimating emergent marsh biomass (monospecific Spartina alterniflora) using multispectral UAS sensors. Could be a useful proxy of condition.  ]]> 2021-08-11 13:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675439833 brandonpuckett https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675444386 aerial imagery and LiDAR. Drones could be useful, but in extensive forested uplands, line of sight requirements become an issue. ]]> 2021-08-11 13:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675444386 brandonpuckett https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675450091 using habitat change to inform resilience planning/prioritization]]> 2021-08-11 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1675450091 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678619174 AA (over 600 points) and attempting to produce a map that adhered to the SOPs (especially with regards to the minimum mapping unit) while also trying to produce a map that allows our Reserve to measure meaningful change with regards to marsh migration. Mapping interior edges of Phragmites within our forested habitats was very physically challenging. ]]> 2021-08-13 20:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678619174 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678623518 Lots. Ecotone "edges" (water to marsh, low to high marsh, marsh to forest). Evolution of pannes/pools and creek enlargement/widening. Expansion of Phragmites. Loss of live trees (expansion of "ghost tree" zones).]]> 2021-08-13 20:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678623518 sangerd1 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678623816 The ACE Basin NERR is large. We have a habitat map for only our sentinel site due to ground truthing requirements. If we were to try and create a habitat map for the entire ACE Basin that would be a significant effort. To undertake the change component for just the sentinel site will require additional funding.]]> 2021-08-13 20:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678623816 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678624357 5 years would be ideal (for habitat change), but logistically probably in that 5 to 10 year frequency.]]> 2021-08-13 20:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678624357 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678625806 State imagery, 1 foot resolution (Virginia Base Mapping Imagery) - acquired every 4 years for eastern portion of State (2013, 2017, 2021, etc). Supplement with imagery from fixed wing drone (eBee plus). LIDAR data when available from larger scale efforts (USGS) or local projects.]]> 2021-08-13 20:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678625806 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678626775 Agree with South Slough. We benefitted greatly by using modifiers to break our data into additional habitats which would not have been captured at the class or subclass level.]]> 2021-08-13 20:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678626775 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678639412 Support of potential resiliency efforts, marsh modeling, and support internal and external research/monitoring efforts.]]> 2021-08-13 21:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678639412 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678640653 Agree with GNDNERR - need to adjust the protocols (or methodology) to allow for capturing changes at smaller (finer) scales than the current MMU in the SOPs.]]> 2021-08-13 21:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1678640653 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684706507 Staff/contractor turnover, lack of in-house expertise, accessibility and time to collect information for AA or ground truthing points ]]> 2021-08-18 19:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684706507 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684708165 Marsh habitat changes, ecotones, upland changes or transitions]]> 2021-08-18 19:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684708165 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684715376 5 years if the reassessment is only focused on specific habitat changes. The time frame of 5-10 years, depending on the amount of detail in protocols or expertise/staff time needed for entire Reserve reassessments. ]]> 2021-08-18 19:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684715376 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684721275 Support research, monitoring and restoration efforts as habitats change. As requested, provide the information to partners. ]]> 2021-08-18 19:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684721275 https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684728569 Capturing mixed habitats, such as ecotones, which are important for identifying change. ]]> 2021-08-18 19:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/markaf9/wuonwb49292yo7t0/wish/1684728569