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Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Top One Percent Wild Areas Dataset (IGHP)
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP_TOPWA_IGHP

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Summary
Abstract: The Top One Percent Wild Areas Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1) is derived from the LWP-1 Human Footprint Dataset. The gridded data are classified according to their raster value (wild = 0-1; not wild >1). The top 1% of the wild areas within each biome by realm are selected and identified. The dataset is produced by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the ... View entire text
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  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   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 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Top One Percent Wild Areas Dataset (IGHP)
Dataset Release Date: 2002
Dataset Release Place: Palisades, NY
Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Version: Version 1
Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-top-one-perc...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1992-01-01
Stop Date: 1995-01-01
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Use Constraints The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Trustees of Columbia University in
the City of New York hold the copyright of this dataset. Users are prohibited
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Ancillary Keywords
CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Ecological Dynamics > Ecosystems
CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Forests > Conifers
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Service Provider
CARLETON/SERC > Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://serc.carleton.edu/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
Phone: 507 222-5749
Fax: 507-222-5175
Email: serc at carleton.edu
Contact Address:
Carleton College
One North College Street
City: Northfield
Province or State: MN
Postal Code: 55057
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 507 222-5749
Fax: 507-222-5175
Email: serc at carleton.edu
Contact Address:
Carleton College
One North College Street
City: Northfield
Province or State: MN
Postal Code: 55057
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2010-09-14
SERF Last Revision Date: 2010-09-17

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