Florida Wildlife Occurrence System 2015

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:

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

Publication_Date: Unpublished Material

Title: Florida Wildlife Occurrence System 2015

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Online_Linkage: <http://dm.fwc.state.fl.us/wildobs/>

Description:

Abstract:

This point shapefile consists of the locations of species detected for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Occurrence (WildObs) database in Florida. This spatial database contains attributes of wildlife observations that are the most commonly used by biologists. WildObs maintains records of species' distributions throughout the state in a database with a standardized format for recording and managing incidental, casual, or short-term systematic observations of wildlife. This database is a repository for data from planned surveys, contracted projects, and casual observations. Designed to be useful to biologists, particularly those with the Nongame Wildlife Program, WildObs maintains species lists and assists biologists in monitoring wildlife populations in protected or managed areas. In particular, the attributes associated with this spatial dataset were selected from the WildObs database as the most commonly used characteristics for biologists.

Purpose:

Our goal is to provide a standardized format for recording and managing incidental, casual, or short-term systematic observations of wildlife. The system design is intended useful for biologists to maintain species lists or to track wildlife populations in protected or managed areas. Additionally this can be a repository for longer-term studies, or data from other sources, such as literature and contracted research projects.

Supplemental_Information:

Various information on geographic location, species (number, age, sex, etc.), habitat and activities of target species (listed in WildObsManual.doc) were recorded on wildlife observation forms using Microsoft Access 2000. Suggested target species and groups vary with the seasons. The manual, available from the contact, provides details of each table and field of the database structure as well as overview of the contents. WildObs forms and the intranet site are not intended to replace study-specific data forms. The observation forms can also be used for casual observations. 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. slopes, or edges of floodplains.
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 into GIS systems. Copies of the database structure and programs are available from the Division’s database and downloadable from <http://dm.fwc.state.fl.us/wildobs/>.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19880101

Ending_Date: 20151231

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: In work

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Annually

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.557610

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.847787

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.691600

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.466446

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: biota

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Theme

Theme_Keyword: GIS

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Wildlife

Theme_Keyword: distribution

Theme_Keyword: wildlife

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Place

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 address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 620 S. Meridian St 5B6

City: Tallahassee

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32399

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-0588

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-410-5269

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISRequests@MyFWC.com

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:

These tables contain numerous Look-up fields for describing species activities, site habitats, site quality, and observation type. Using Look-up fields reduces errors in data entry. In addition, on field forms you can record 1 or 2 types of habitats occupied and activities observed. Space is provided to record numbers of animals observed and to classify them according to age and sex. Finally, space is provided for detailed notes on behavior, location, and survey type information.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

The WildObs database includes two main related tables, joinable with the "Sitenumber" field. SITES was created to hold location and habitat information. COUNTS was created to hold wildlife observations and count data. Logically consistent. All attributes fall within defined values.

Completeness_Report: Ongoing

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Location information can be recorded at several levels of accuracy on the field forms. 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.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Glenn E. Reynolds

Publication_Date: 2015

Title: wildobs.mdb

Online_Linkage: <http://dm.fwc.state.fl.us/wildobs/>

Type_of_Source_Media: database

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19880101

Ending_Date: 20151231

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FWC mdb

Source_Contribution: Original data

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

1) Created queries to compile requested data from the following tables in the Microsoft Access wildobs.mdb file: Counts & Sites (joined on Sitenumber), FieldwoServer (where MergedIntoWildobs = No), and WildobsLite. 2) Queried and copied data from the SQL Server (fwc-tlsq8) Wildobs tables within the HSC database. The Access database holds historical Wildobs data, while the SQL Server database contains more recent records from an internal website.

Process_Date: 201602

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 2011 Florida GDL Albers

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 24.0

Standard_Parallel: 31.5

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.0

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.0

False_Easting: 400000.0

False_Northing: 0.0

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: GIS.FWC.wildlife_observations_point

Entity_Type_Definition:

This spatial database contains attributes of wildlife observations that are the most commonly used by biologists.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: wildobs.mdb

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: SITENUMBER

Attribute_Definition:

The field contains a unique 11-digit code consisting of the following: the first 4 letters of the county in which it is found, a 3-digit site-type code, and a 3-digit sequential number for the given sitetype within the county.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITENAME

Attribute_Definition:

Name for the site. Note that these names are not necessarily unique.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LAT

Attribute_Definition: Latitude, in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 90

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degress

Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000001

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LON

Attribute_Definition: Longitude, in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -180

Range_Domain_Maximum: 0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degress

Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000001

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HABITAT_DE

Attribute_Definition: A brief description of the habitat type during the observation.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DATE

Attribute_Definition: Date of observation: YYYY/MM/DD

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TSN

Attribute_Definition: Species taxonomic serial number

Attribute_Definition_Source: Integrated Taxonomic Information System

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SCINAME

Attribute_Definition: Species scientific name

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OLDCOMNAME

Attribute_Definition:

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

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COMNAME

Attribute_Definition:

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

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GFC

Attribute_Definition:

FWC, formally known as, Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commisssion species listing status

Attribute_Definition_Source: Official Lists Of Endangered Species, Wood, Don A.; 1994

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FE

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Federally designated Endangered

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FT

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Federally designated Threatened

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FXN

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Federally designated Threatened Nonessential Experimental

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FT(S/A)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Federally designated Threatened species due to similarity of appearance

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ST

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: State designated Threatened

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ST - lower Keys population only

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: State designated Threatened only within the lower Keys region

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ST - only outside Baker,Columbia Cos. & Ap.NF

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

State designated Threatened only in the regions outside of Baker and Columbia counties and the Apalachicola National Forest

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SSC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: State Species of Special Concern

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SSC - lower Keys population only

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

State Species of Special Concern only within the lower Keys region

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SSC - Monroe County population only

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: State Species of Special Concern only within Monroe County

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species, FWC, January 2013

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACTIVITY_D

Attribute_Definition: Brief decription of activity type observed.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TOTAL_COUN

Attribute_Definition:

Sum of all possible discrete count fields (i.e., all possible combinations of male/female/unknown + adult, young, unknown)

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NESTS

Attribute_Definition: Observed number of nests.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITETYPE_D

Attribute_Definition: Brief description of type of site (e.g., wading bird rookery).

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBSERVER

Attribute_Definition: Individual(s) who made the observation.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FL Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AFFILIATIO

Attribute_Definition: Observer's affilliation.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: keyer

Attribute_Definition:

Automatically assigned numeric record number used for web linking.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Wildlife Occurrence System User Manual, 2003

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Free Text

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

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 address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 620 S. Meridian St 5B6

City: Tallahassee

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32399

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-0588

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-410-5269

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISRequests@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: 201602

Metadata_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 address

Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Address: 620 S. Meridian St 5B6

City: Tallahassee

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32399

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-488-0588

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-410-5269

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISRequests@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.