Mapping Ecological Uncertainty

The application of information technology to ecological analysis is growing. (1991) assert that roughly 60% of habitat management professionals report using GIS, and nearly all find it useful. In particular, GIS software provides capabilities to map data quickly. GIS software, however, does not necessarily produce good maps by default. This is due in part to the diversity of mapping situations that arise, and the difficulty of establishing a single set of graphical defaults to accommodate all mapping needs. Many professionals in the ecological and environmental science disciplines do not traditionally have background training in information design or in visualization. Moreover, their interest in any particular ecological application will likely center on domain issues, as opposed to focusing attention on the design of graphical displays.

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