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The Appalachian LCC and Virginia Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jointly hosted a two-day Marxan learning session delivered by the Pacific Marine Analysis and Research Association (PacMARA) at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Attendees came from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Clemson University.
As Marxan is among the most widely used conservation planning tools throughout the world and its outputs serve as decision support for land managers and conservation practitioners alike. By providing this valuable training, the Appalachian LCC facilitated the integration of emerging science and decision support tools at multiple scales. Utilizing Marxan, the Appalachian LCC and its partners identified the most effective network of conservation areas throughout the region. This facilitates strategic habitat conservation by ensuring resources are used in the most efficient manner possible to conserve landscapes capable of supporting self-sustaining populations of fish and wildlife.
Training Materials
Installation Files for Zonae Cogito
Installation files and instructions for Zonae Cogito software used during Marxan training.
Installation File for R Software
Executable installation file for R software.
Installation File for Map Window Software
Executable installation file for Map Window software.
ArcMap Extension Instructions
Instructions for enabling ArcMap extensions used in the Marxan training.
ArcMap data and associated files
Data and files for ArcGIS software utilized during the Marxan training. The data is in zip file format.
Marxan database
Backup database for Marxan used in the Marxan training.
QMarxan database
Backup database for QMarxan used in the Marxan training.
QMarxan Data
Data for use with QGIS and Marxan software used during the Marxan training.