Habitat Assessment Tools - Advanced
Welcome to the Habitat Assessment Tools, your comprehensive resource for evaluating and monitoring habitat in the context of conservation and land management. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced assessor seeking advanced tools, we’ve got you covered. Explore the menu below to access a wealth of information and tools tailored to your needs.
Geospatial Habitat Database
UIC, in partnership with The Field Museum, maintains the Geospatial Habitat Database. This database is an online repository of habitat and monitoring data compiled by Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group partners.
Calculation Worksheet: Number of Plots
This guide introduces several methods for determining the optimal number of sampling plots based on sampling objective(s).
Calculation Worksheet: Construct a Confidence Interval
This guide introduces several methods for determining the optimal number of sampling plots based on sampling objective(s).
Tier 3 Scorecard
This scorecard is intended for advanced assessors who are capable of identifying most plants to species-level.
User's Guide
UIC previously published a user guide for the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group’s Pollinator Habitat Scorecard. This guide provides a quick reference to the assessment tool for new users.
