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Andrew C. Strassman

Position title: Biologist, Resource Mapping and Spatial Analysis Team

Email: astrassman@usgs.gov
Phone: 608.781.6386
Fax: 608.783.6066

Education:
2005 M.S., Terrestrial Ecology, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
2002 B.S., Biology, B.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Andrew is involved in the interpretation of aerial imagery for National Vegetation Classification (NVC) mapping projects and facilitation of the mapping process through the integration of ancillary datasets and information into the mapping process. Andrew also coordinates the fieldwork schedule and travel for the park mapping teams.

Research Interests:

• General Ecology
• Ecological Restoration
• Vegetation Classification
• Integration of GIS-based datasets and decision making into active ecological management
• Application of technology in the field

Active Projects:

• Appalachian National Scenic Trail (APPA) Vegetation Mapping Project
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) Vegetation Mapping Project
• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS) Vegetation Mapping Project
• Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR) Vegetation Mapping Project
• Yellowstone National Park (YELL) Vegetation Mapping Project

Select Publications:

Links:

• National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program
• The National Park Service Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA, the NPS Data Store)
• USGS Terrestrial, Freshwater, and Marine Environments Program

• The U.S. National Vegetation Classification
• National Park Homepages:
• Appalachian National Scenic Trail
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park
• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
• Natchez Trace Parkway
• Yellowstone National Park

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