Habitat Assessment Tools - Beginner

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.

Planning for Monitoring Guide

This systematic guide designed for solar sites takes users through a thorough procedure to strategically plan monitoring initiatives, ensuring the collection of valuable data that serves as a foundation for informed management decisions.

Example Monitoring Plans

Users may find the monitoring plan template helpful for preparing monitoring plans. ​

Tier 1 Scorecard Midwest/Northeast Calculator

This scorecard is intended for use by anyone, with minimal training or plant identification skills required. The scorecard clearly delineates required and optional monitoring fields per the Monarch CCAA.

Tier 1 Scorecard West/South Calculator

This scorecard is intended for use by anyone, with minimal training or plant identification skills required. The scorecard clearly delineates required and optional monitoring fields per the Monarch CCAA.

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.

Accessibility Tools
hide