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Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Global Human Footprint Dataset (IGHP)
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP_HFP_IGHP

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Summary
Abstract: The Global Human Footprint Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1) 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, ... View entire text

Purpose: To provide a map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in the Interrupted Goode Homosoline Projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.
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Spatial coordinates   
  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): Global Human Footprint 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: raster
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-human-footpr...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1992-01-01
Stop Date: 1995-01-01
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Access Constraints Registration is required to download the dataset. Access is immediate after
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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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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
SEDAC
Data Center
Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SEDAC USER SERVICES
Phone: +1 845-365-8920
Fax: +1 845-365-8922
Email: ciesin.info at ciesin.columbia.edu
Contact Address:
61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
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Distribution
Distribution Media: Online Internet (HTTP)
Distribution Size: 27.5 MB
Distribution Format: BIL
Fees: 0
Personnel
SEDAC USER SERVICES
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +1 845-365-8920
Fax: +1 845-365-8922
Email: ciesin.info at ciesin.columbia.edu
Contact Address:
61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University (2002), Last of the Wild Project, Version 1, 2002 (LWP-1): Global Human Footprint Dataset (Geographic), NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), Palisades, NY, http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/wildareas-v1-human-footpr...
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-04-02
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-10-04

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