EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

Task - Develop a standardized, robust, and practical global ecosystems classification and map for the planet’s terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory ‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

Terrestrial Ecosystems of South AmericaRoger Sayre, Jacquie Bow, Carmen Josse, Leonardo Sotomayor, and Jerry Touval

Past Milestones On The Way to the Global Map

A New Map of Standardized Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Conterminous United States

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

Landforms

Lithology

Land Cover

Bioclimates

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

What Assessments Can The Africa Map Support?

• Climate change (and other) impacts to ecosystems

• Systematic conservation planning to ensure protection of representative ecosystems

• Economic and social value of ecosystem goods and services

• Resource inventory and management• Environmental security• Other geodesign-based applications

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre

The Global Map Is Out 9 DEC 2014

EC 01 C1 Global Standardized Ecosystem Classification, Map and Inventory‐ ‐

GEO Lead Nation: USA Agency Lead: USGS GEO Lead: Dr. Roger Sayre