Critical Wildlife Areas in 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

Publication_Date: 20180327

Title: Critical Wildlife Areas in Florida

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: St. Petersburg, FL

Publisher:

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

Online_Linkage: <http://myfwc.com/conservation/terrestrial/cwa/>

Description:

Abstract:

Critical Wildlife Areas (CWAs) are established by the FWC under a Florida Administration Code rule to protect important wildlife concentrations from human disturbance during critical periods of their life cycles, such as nesting or migration. For each CWA, the boundaries and periods of time when portions of the area may be posted are defined in the CWA establishment order. Public access is prohibited within CWAs if posted, “Closed to public access.” Dogs, vehicles and vessels are also prohibited from posted areas. The boundary may be larger than the posted area due to the dynamic nature of habitat structure and use. Thus, the area closed each year may change.

Purpose: To depict Critical Wildlife Area Boundaries.

Supplemental_Information:

Because of the number of caves includes in the Withlacoochee Caves CWA and the sensitivity of the cave sites, the Withlacoochee Caves CWA is represented by a larger, more general polygon of the Withlacoochee State Forest. This whole area is not representative of the CWA establishment order.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20180327

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -85.710101

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.925784

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.592589

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.467044

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: User

Theme_Keyword: critical wildlife area

Theme_Keyword: GIS

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Florida

Place_Keyword: statewide

Access_Constraints:

These data are unrestricted. Where possible, always acquire this dataset directly from FWC as other sources may have altered the original data.

Use_Constraints:

Users are encouraged to read and fully comprehend the metadata record prior to using these data. Please acknowledge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as the data source for any products developed from these data. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection techniques, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of these data.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: GIS Librarian

Contact_Organization:

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

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southease

City: Saint Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Data_Set_Credit: CWA Coordinator

Security_Information:

Security_Classification_System: FWRI-DC

Security_Classification: Available without restriction

Security_Handling_Description: Available without restriction

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Quality checked visually for attribute accuracy and consistency.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Logically consistent. All attribute values fall within defined values.

Completeness_Report:

These data are complete as of the data available to FWRI in March 2018.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

These data are as horrizontally accurate as the establishment order coordinates and/or the land surveys provided to the FWC GIS Librarian by the CWA Coordinator.

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

KMLs were provided for 17 areas and 1 shapefile for one area by the CWA Coordinator. The KMLs were converted to shapefile using the KML to Layer conversion tool in ArcMap 10.2.2. This shapefile was merged with the provided shapefile. Then projected into the current coordinate system using the Project data management tool with the WGS_1984_(ITRF00)_To_NAD_1983_HARN transformation.

Process_Date: 20150219

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Attribute fields were matched between the polygon and point datasets representing FWC's CWAs. Any missing attributes were created and copied over from companion dataset.

Process_Date: 20160614

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

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

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1697

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

KMLs were provided for 14 areas by the CWA Coordinator. The KMLs were converted to shapefile using the KML to Layer conversion tool in ArcMap 10.4.1 and then merged and projected to NAD83(2011)_FloridaGDL_Albers. This shapefile was appended to the previous version of the CWAs. Attributes were populated using an excel sheet provided by the CWA Coordinator. CWA_desc and Class fields were added to facilitate more accurate mapping. These attributes were filled using information gained from the individual CWA establishment orders. Metadata were updated.

Process_Date: 20161123

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

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

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1697

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The shapefile was updates with the below information: 1) Useppa Oyster Bar Critical Wildlife Area (Lee County) was re-established and retained as is. 2) Port Orange Critical Wildlife Area (Volusia County) was established and digitized according to the coordinates included in the establishement order CWA 17-19 3) The Withlacoochee Caves Critical Wildlife Area is represented by the portion of the Withlacoochee State Forest where the included caves are located. This is to geographically represent a point feature in a polygon dataset and to generalize the cave locations to protect the sensitive resource. Note that the CWA protection does not apply to the whole polygon, only the caves listed in the establishment order are protected as described. 4) Tyndall Critical Wildlife Area boundaries have been updated and refined according to a land title search completed on December 15, 2017.

Process_Date: 20180327

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

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

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1697

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0001

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0001

Planar_Distance_Units: meter

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: D NAD 1983 2011

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Critical_Wildlife_Areas_fl_poly

Entity_Type_Definition: Critical Wildlife Area Locations in Florida

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID

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: NAME

Attribute_Definition: Name of CWA

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTY

Attribute_Definition: County in which CWA is located

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CloseDates

Attribute_Definition: Dates when CWA area is closed to public access.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CWA_NO

Attribute_Definition: Establishment Order number

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CWA_desc

Attribute_Definition: Summary of CWA Establishment order text

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FocalSpp

Attribute_Definition: List of species the CWA was established to protect

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Acres

Attribute_Definition: Number of Acres managed as CWA.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Acreage populated using information from establishment orders, if an acreage was mentioned.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Class

Attribute_Definition: Type of polygon, used for cartographic purposes

Attribute_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Boundary

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

the greater area of CWA where a sub-section may be closed to public access

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Closure

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

the portion of the established CWA that may be posted closed to public access.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FWC

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Leng

Attribute_Definition: length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Area

Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Organization:

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

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1697

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Distribution_Liability:

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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 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.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: SHP

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

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

Fees:

None. However, persons or organizations requesting information must provide transfer media if FTP is not available and must pay express shipping costs if express shipping is required.

Ordering_Instructions:

Contact GIS Librarian by e-mail, telephone, or letter explaining which products are needed and providing a brief description of how the products will be used. Also, provide name and address of the person or organization requesting the products.

Turnaround:

Usually within 10 business days, although, complex requests may take longer

Custom_Order_Process: Contact GIS Librarian

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20180327

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: GISLibrarian

Contact_Organization:

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

Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast

City: St. Petersburg

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 33701

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1697

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Access_Constraints: No restrictions on metadata

Metadata_Use_Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.

Metadata_Security_Information:

Metadata_Security_Classification_System: FWRI-MC

Metadata_Security_Classification: Available

Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.