UVM Spatial Analysis Lab, Cadanasso, M.L., O'Neil-Dunne, J. 2009-12-31 Land cover classification of Watershed 263 using a High Ecological Resolution Classification for Urban Landscapes and Environmental Systems (HERCULES). This classification system was created specifically for urban systems, and its high spatial and categorical resolution matches it well with the scale of interventions being carried out within the watershed. HERCULES class descriptions are present in the table 'HERCULES_codes' and in the enclosed documentation. HERCULES, urban systems, LULC, Classification, BES, Watershed 263, Baltimore, MSA, http://beslter.org/geodatabase_SAL The Baltimore Ecosystem Study ultimately will conduct research and educational activities throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. This large area includes Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the counties of Ann Arundel, Carrol, Harford, Howard, and Montgomery. Gwynns Falls includes agricultural lands, recently suburbanized areas, established suburbs, and dense urban areas having residential, commercial and open spaces. In addition, a reference area has been established in a forested catchment of the Gunpowder drainage in Oregon Ridge County Park. -77.314183 -76.012008 39.724847 38.708367 50 700 feet Jonathan Walsh Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Information Manager

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