Title
A GIS Model to Predict Feral Pig (Sus scrofa) Habitat on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Date of Award
7-31-2010
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
M.S.
Keywords
Animal control and wildlife management, Wild pigs, Geographic Information System model
Department
Geography
Abstract
The applicable Natural Resource area of this project is animal control and wildlife management, as wild pigs can be quite destructive to landscapes (Campbell, et al., 2010) (McCann, et al., 2008). Geographic Information System (GIS) predictive models have proven to be useful in regards to other mammals (Travaini, et al., 2007), raptors (Bustamante, et al., 2004), and pest species such as locusts (van der Werf, et al., 2005). Pigs are often nocturnal and bed down in heavy cover, hindering direct observation. Additionally, Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) encompasses over 400 square kilometers. Therefore, predictive modeling is an appropriate method for identifying areas likely to be inhabited by pigs, and when combined with a ranked collection of valued property, the model should prove to be a valuable resource for planning and allocating animal control measures.
Recommended Citation
Schnick, Brian, "A GIS Model to Predict Feral Pig (Sus scrofa) Habitat on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California" (2010). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 10.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/10
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