York County ENVIR Natural Areas Inventory

• Identification_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Publication_Date:2018

Title:

York County ENVIR Natural Areas Inventory

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data

Description:

Abstract:

This shapefile contains the Core Habitat of Biological Diversity Areas identified through the County Natural Heritage Inventory program of the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program. County Natural Heritage Inventories focus on areas that are the best examples of ecological resources in a county. Although agricultural lands and open space may be included as part of inventory areas, the emphasis for the designation and delineation of the areas are the ecological values present. Important selection criteria for Natural Heritage Areas are the existence of habitat for plants and animals of special concern, the existence of uncommon or especially important natural communities, and the size and landscape context of a site containing good quality natural features. Large areas and areas that are minimally disturbed by development provide the backbone that links habitats and allows plants and animals to shift and move across sizable portions of the landscape. Core Habitat areas are intended to identify the essential habitat of the species of concern or natural community that can absorb very little activity or disturbance without substantial impact to the natural features. Polygons are based on aerial photo interpretation, field surveys, and existing PNDI data and were delineated by the ecologists on-screen using ArcView (ESRI, Inc., Version 3.3, 8x, and 9x) with the 1:24,000 scale USGS Digital Raster Graphics and/or Digital Aerial Photography images as a background. For each core habitat polygon, the attribute table contains fields indicating the Site Name and Significance. See individual CNHI reports for further information on methodology, site descriptions, and species or communities found at each site.

Purpose:

The dataset was developed as part of the County Natural Heritage Inventories. The results of the County Natural Heritage Inventory are intended for use in landuse planning by state and local government officials, environmental and development consultants, and developers. The Inventory is also intended to be a resource to inform educators, conservation organizations, and other interested citizens regarding local rare species, natural communities and other natural resources.

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate:-77.118172

East_Bounding_Coordinate:-76.216159

North_Bounding_Coordinate:40.308436

South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.704211

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:None

Theme_Keyword:Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; WPC;Natural Heritage Area

Theme_Keyword:NHA

Theme_Keyword:Biological Diversity Area

Theme_Keyword:BDA

Theme_Keyword:Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

Theme_Keyword:PNHP

Theme_Keyword:rare species

Theme_Keyword:natural communities

Access_Constraints:None

Use_Constraints:

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Conclusions drawn from this information are the responsibility of the user. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of the materials presented. However, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy assumes no responsibility in the event that any information is incorrect. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of incomplete, incorrect or omitted information.  The user of this information assumes all liability for their dependence on this information and assumes responsibility for the information.

Data_Set_Credit:

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.4.1.5686

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:97

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name:WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere

WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere

Other_Projection's_Definition:

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Ellipsoid_Name:WGS 1984

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Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257223563

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:YorkCounty_ENVIR_Natural_Areas_Inventory201812

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:SITE_NAME

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SITE_TYPE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:FID

Attribute_Definition:

Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

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Attribute:

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Attribute:

Attribute_Label:MAP_ID

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Attribute_Label:STATUS

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Attribute_Label:SIG_RANK

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:BRIEF_DESC

Attribute:

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Attribute:

Attribute_Label:USGS_QUAD

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:PROTECTED_

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:ASSOC_NHA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:CREATED_DA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:CREATOR

Attribute:

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Attribute:

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Attribute:

Attribute_Label:EDITOR

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:DESCRIPTIO

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Attribute_Label:RECOMMENDA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:REFERENCES

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Attribute:

Attribute_Label:ARCHIVE_DA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Author

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:GlobalID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SUPPORTING

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:NHA_JOIN_I

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:NOTES

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Threats

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:AuthorDate

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SITEACCOUN

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Acres

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Site_url

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SITE_RANK

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SHAPE_Leng

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape_Le_1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape_Area

Attribute_Definition:

Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:coreTOspecies

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.

Standard_Order_Process:

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Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name:File Geodatabase Feature Class

Transfer_Size:26.893

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date:20181217

Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention:local time