A Biological Survey for the Nation

Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309049849
eISBN Pdf: 9780309586092
Place of publication: United States
Year of digital publication: 1993
Month: January
Pages: 221
Language: English

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Our country has long recognized the importance of its biological resources but we often lack sufficient scientific knowledge to make wise decisions. This realization has led to calls for new ways of providing this information, including the formation of a national biological survey. This volume discusses key issues and problems for which an improved assessment of the nation's biological resources is needed; the kinds of efforts in research and information management needed to create that assessment; and how government, private organizations, and individuals can work together to meet the needs identified. Policymakers, resource managers, public interest groups, and researchers will find this book useful as they participate in the national dialogue on this topic and take actions to implement the needed survey activities.

A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION
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Preface
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- WHAT NEEDS WILL A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION ADDRESS?
- HOW CAN A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION BE CREATED?
- WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP?
- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHEN THE INFORMATION BASE FOR PLANNING AND OPERATIONAL DECISIONS?
  - Performing Research
  - Making Information Useful
- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION AMONG ITS PARTICIPANTS?
  - Organization and Coordination of the NPBS
  - Coordination within DOI
- HOW WILL THE NPBS PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE WITH STATED PRIORITIES FOR ACQUIRING NEEDED INFORMATION ABOUT BIOLOGICAL…
- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROVIDE IMPROVED PROGRAMMATIC EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE?
  - Research
  - Information Management
- HOW SHOULD THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP BE IMPLEMENTED?
  - Near-Term Priorities (Immediately to within 1 Year)
  - Intermediate-Term Priorities (within 3 Years)
  - Long-Term Priorities (within 5 Years)
- WHAT ARE THE LIMITS TO THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP?
- A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION
1 THE VALUE OF A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION
- PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
- PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
- MAJOR ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
  - Preserving the Nation's Biota
  - Sustainable Use of Biological Resources
  - Maintenance of Essential Ecological Services
  - Reducing Undesirable Effects across Ecosystems
  - Management of Land and Water Habitats and Resources
  - Maintaining the Aesthetic Quality of Life
  - Anticipating Climate Change
  - Prospecting for Biological Resources
  - Restoring Degraded Environments
- DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
  - Ability to Conduct Credible Science
  - Ability to Conduct and Stimulate Appropriate Research
  - Organization for Program Continuity
  - Ability to Provide Useful Information
- BENEFITS OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
- THE LIMITS TO THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
2 SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
- SETTING PRIORITIES
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE STATUS OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  - What Species Occur in the United States? Where Do They Occur? How are They Related?
  - Why Do Species Occur Where They Do?
  - What Communities and Ecosystems Occur in the United States? Where Do They Occur?
  - Why are Ecosystems Found Where They are?
  - Interactions among Ecosystems
- DETECTING TRENDS IN BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  - Data Useful for Determining Trends and Their Causes
  - Data on Current Trends
- REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
3 MEETING THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF NPBS CLIENTS
- INFORMATION NEEDS
  - The Need for Spatial Data
    - Specific Needs Include
- COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DATA AND INFORMATION
  - A Federated Database Approach
  - Limits to Federation
  - Learning from Others
  - Custodianship
  - Data Archiving
  - Functional Requirements for NPBS Data Management
- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN NBS
  - Consolidation and Coordination of DOI Survey and Monitoring Data
- NBS COORDINATION OF A NATIONAL DISTRIBUTED DATABASE
- INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
  - Assessments and Communication of Results to Decision-Makers
  - Ensuring Scientific Quality
  - Achieving Widespread NPBS Product Communication
4 COORDINATION OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
- ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF NBS
- COORDINATING THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
  - Mechanism for National Coordination
  - Coordination within the Department of the Interior
  - Field and State Coordination
- BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS
  - Department of Interior
  - Budget Prioritization
  - Non-DOI Federal Agencies
- RELATIONSHIP TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER REPORTS
5 IMPLEMENTATION
- STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES IN PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
  - Near-Term Priorities
  - Intermediate-Term Priorities
  - Long-Term Priorities
- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES IN RESEARCH AND INVENTORY PROGRAMS
  - Near-Term Priorities
  - Intermediate-Term Priorities
  - Long-Term Priorities
- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES IN DATA MANAGEMENT
  - Near-Term Priorities
  - Intermediate-Term Priorities
  - Long-Term Priorities
- SUMMARY
  - Near-Term Priorities (Immediately to within 1 Year)
  - Intermediate-Term Priorities (within 3 Years)
  - Long-Term Priorities (within 5 Years)
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF
- COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- PROFESSIONAL STAFF
APPENDIX B: NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FISCAL YEAR 1994 BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
- GENERAL STATEMENT
  - Overview
  - Mission and Activities
  - NBS Headquarters and Field Organization
    - Headquarters Office
    - Ecoregional Centers
    - Research Centers
    - Cooperative Units
    - Inventory and Monitoring Activities
    - Information Transfer
    - Bureauwide Support Offices
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