Berks Nature - Return on Environment (ROE) mapping data
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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Greener Planning
Publication_Date:2025
Title:
Berks Nature - Return on Environment (ROE) mapping data
Online_Linkage: https://greenerplanning.com/
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu/
Description:
Abstract: 
The project contains mapping data for a Berks Nature Return on Environment (ROE) project.  The work was prepared for Berks Nature to support its conservation activities in Berks County, Pa. as part of its Business of Nature project.  Project descriptions can be found on the Berks Nature website at https://berksnature.org/land-protection/business-of-nature/ .      

The project contains the GIS datasets used in the ROE evaluations and online applications.  The contents, which include metadata descriptions, include several feature datasets, as follows:
1)	BC Study Area– The study area which encompasses all portions of Berks County Pa.
2)	BC ROE Parcels – Parcels in the project study area with attribute values
3)	BC Riparian Buffers – Riparian buffer areas adjacent to surface water features
4)	BC ROE Values by Acre – Berks Nature Return on Environment Findings 
5)	BC Green Ribbon Landscapes – Conservation buffer areas
6)	BC ROE Recommended Actions – Areas designated for priority conservation consideration
7)	BC Forest Size – Forested areas classified by size
8)	ROE Findings raster - The project also contains a raster dataset version of the BC ROE Values by Acre used to assist in online rendering.
Purpose: 
ROE findings from Berks Nature
Supplemental_Information: 
ArcGIS Online web map – https://wplan.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=8327dc0b98b24f1285f2ffcd1565ce8e
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Calendar_Date:2025
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publication date
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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:environment
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The University makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance.
The University will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:Thomas West, AICP
Contact_Organization:Greener Planning, LLC
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
505 William Ebbs Ln
City:West Chester
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:19380
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:610 696-7033
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:tom@greenerplanning.com
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability: 
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Position:Metadata Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile
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