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Other than noted exceptions variables are coded with numbers that range from one to four which rates each variable as to its relevance to that specific habitat model. The code descriptions are as follows: 1 = habitat type required by species (primary use) 2 = habitat type may be used by species (secondary use) 3 = habitat type not used by species (avoided) 4 = not applicable to species (variable not used in model) In addition to the previously described variables a minimum area variable was included to help locate areas suitable for species that are sensitive to landscape fragmentation. Minimum area was calculated via a three-step process with the Spatial Analyst. The first step isolated and labeled potential habitat patches; the second step calculated the actual area (ha) of each habitat patch; and, the third step removed patches that were either too big or too small to be habitat. This variable was frequently used for birds that are known only to nest in habitat larger than a minimum size. The matrix lists the minimum size in hectares. Also, a few reptile species included this variable in their model. For reptiles the variable had a coded value that indicated a minimum or maximum area of open water for habitat. The codes are as follows: 1 = less than 4 ha 2 = greater than 4 ha Each matrix includes a notes [NOTES] or special requirements column as well. Some notes were accounted for in the modeling process while others listed habitat characteristics that were too small to be addressed by the available data layers.
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