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Identification Information:
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Citation:
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Citation Information:
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Publication Date: 20180330
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Title: Deer Wintering Areas
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Online Linkage: https://gis.maine.gov:6443/arcgis/rest/services/ifw/Wildlife_Habitat_Data/MapServer/4
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Description:
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Abstract:
The polygons mapped in this GIS data set
delineate the location of each candidate DWA as accurately as possible given available
information at the time they were created; however, consultation with an MDIFW
Regional Biologist is strongly advised for a final determination of the
boundaries and current habitat quality of any specific area. For any
mapped habitat, a field determination by the MDIFW Regional
Biologist takes precedence over the mapped polygon.
A deer wintering area (DWA) is defined as a forested area
used by deer when snow depth in the open/hardwoods exceeds 12 inches, deer
sinking depth in the open/hardwoods exceeds 8 inches and mean daily
temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Non-forested wetlands,
non-stocked clear-cuts, hardwood types, and stands predominated by eastern
larch are included within the DWA only if less than 10 acres in size.
Agricultural and development areas within DWAs are excluded regardless of size.
Evaluation (rating procedure): Deer wintering areas are evaluated based on
three criteria: 1) quality of softwood shelter, 2) intensity of deer use, and
3) size. Information on the quality of softwood shelter and intensity of deer
use are based on ground survey plots within the final boundary of the DWA being
evaluated. The acreage of the DWA is determined after the final outline of the
DWA has been drawn. This dataset includes DWAs in organized townships that are candidate Significant Wildlife Habitat under Maine's Natural Resources Protection Act
as mapped by MDIFW Regional Biologists. Currently all DWAs are rated as indeterminate.
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Purpose: Deer wintering areas (DWAs) in organized townships that are CANDIDATE Significant Wildlife Habitat under Maine's Natural Resources Protection Act as mapped by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Regional Biologists.
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Time Period of Content:
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Time Period Information:
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Range of Dates/Times:
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Beginning Date: 20180330
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Ending Date: 20180330
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Currentness Reference: published date
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Status:
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Progress: Complete
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Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
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Spatial Domain:
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Bounding Coordinates:
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West Bounding Coordinate: -71.13
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East Bounding Coordinate: -67.1
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North Bounding Coordinate: 47.19
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South Bounding Coordinate: 43.07
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Keywords:
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Theme:
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Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
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Theme Keyword: Maine
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Theme Keyword: MaineIFW
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Theme Keyword: MDIFW
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Theme Keyword: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Theme Keyword: biota
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Theme Keyword: environment
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Theme Keyword: Deer Wintering Areas
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Theme Keyword: DWA
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Theme Keyword: Natural Resource Protection Act
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Theme Keyword: NRPA
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Theme Keyword: Significant Wildlife Habitat
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Theme Keyword: SWH
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Theme Keyword: geolibrary
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Access Constraints: None
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Use Constraints:
Currently, all DWAs in this dataset are rated as
indeterminate in reference to their status as Significant Wildlife Habitats
(SWHs) pursuant to the Maine Natural Resources Protection Act (38 M.R.S., §480-B(10)) and SWH Rules
(06-096 CMR Ch. 335, 09-137, CMR Ch. 10).
Users are responsible for using this data as intended. Do
not use this GIS dataset at scales below 1:6,000. To ensure that this GIS
dataset is the most current version available, access it directly from the
Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) or from an MDIFW webservice. Providing public access to wildlife habitat
data is not intended as a substitute for consultation with MDIFW staff
regarding permit applications or environmental reviews.
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Data Set Credit: Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Metadata Reference Information:
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Metadata Date: 20180330
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Metadata Contact:
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Contact Information:
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Contact Organization Primary:
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Contact Organization: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Contact Person: Jason Czapiga
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Contact Position: GIS Coordinator
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Contact Address:
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Address Type: mailing and physical
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Address: 650 State Street
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City: Bangor
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State or Province: Maine
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Postal Code: 04401
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Country: US
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Contact Voice Telephone: 207-561-5620
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Contact Electronic Mail Address: jason.czapiga@maine.gov
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Hours: M-F 8-5
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Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
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Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
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Metadata Time Convention: local time