Comparing ecoregional classifications for natural areas management in the Klamath Region, USA
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Abstract
We compared three existing ecoregional classification schemes (Bailey, Omernik, and World Wildlife Fund) with two derived schemes (Omernik Revised and Climate Zones) to explore their effectiveness in explaining species distributions and to better understand natural resource geography in the Klamath Region, USA. We analyzed presence/absence data derived from digital distribution maps for trees, amphibians, large mammals, small mammals, migrant birds, and resident birds using three statistical analyses of classification accuracy (Analysis of Similarity, Canonical Analysis of Principal Coordinates, and Classification Strength). The classifications were roughly comparable in classification accuracy, with Omernik Revised showing the best overall performance. Trees showed the strongest fidelity to the classifications, and large mammals showed the weakest fidelity. We discuss the implications for regional biogeography and describe how intermediate resolution ecoregional classifications may be appropriate for use as natural areas management domains.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Comparing ecoregional classifications for natural areas management in the Klamath Region, USA |
| Series title | Natural Areas Journal |
| DOI | 10.3375/043.035.0301 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Natural Areas Association |
| Contributing office(s) | Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center |
| Description | 18 p. |
| First page | 360 |
| Last page | 377 |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Klamath Region |
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