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Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)

Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP2_HF_GEOG

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Summary

Abstract: The Global Human Footprint Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2) is the Human Influence Index (HII) normalized by biome and realm. The HII is a global dataset of 1-kilometer grid cells, created from nine global data layers covering human population pressure (population density population settlements), human land use and infrastructure (built up areas, nighttime lights, ...

Purpose: To provide an updated map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in geographic projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.

Related URL

Link: GET DATA

Description: Data download page.

Link: GET RELATED VISUALIZATION

Description: Maps in PDF and PNG formats.

Geographic Coverage

(Click for Interactive Map)

Spatial coordinates

N: 89.93

S: -89.92

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University

Dataset Title: Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic)

Dataset Release Date: 2005

Dataset Release Place: Palisades, NY

Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Version: 2

Data Presentation Form: raster, map

Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v2-human-footpr...

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1995-01-01

Stop Date: 2004-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > AFRICA

CONTINENT > ASIA

Science Keywords

AGRICULTURE > AGRICULTURAL AQUATIC SCIENCES > FISHERIES

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ECONOMIC RESOURCES > FISHERIES

ISO Topic Category

FARMING

BIOTA

Project

GLOBEC > Global Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics, IGBP

IGBP > International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme

SPACC > Small Pelagic Fish and Climate Change, GLOBEC

Access Constraints It is intended that the data will be released as soon as the
results of the project are published (no more than 2 years after the
end of the project). By agreement with Dr. Miguel Santos data may be
released earlier on request

Ancillary Keywords

ANCHOVY

FISHERIES

Originating Center

Data Center

Instituto de Investigacao das Pescas e do Mar, Ministerio da Agricultura, Portugal

Data Center URL: http://www.iniap.min-agricultura.pt/

Data Center Personnel
Name: MIGUEL SANTOS Phone: +351 21 302 71 93 Email: amsantos at ipimar.pt Contact Address: Sector de Oceanografia Fiscia e Teledeteccao (SOFT) Departamento de Ambiente Aquatico (DAA) Instituto de Investigacao das Pescas e do Mar (IPIMAR) Lisboa City: Av. Brasilia Province or State: Lisboa Postal Code: 1449-006 Country: PORTUGAL