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The Appalachian LCC and Virginia Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jointly hosted a two-day Marxan learning session delivered by the Pacific Marine Analysis and Research Association (PacMARA) at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Attendees came from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Clemson University.
As Marxan is among the most widely used conservation planning tools throughout the world and its outputs serve as decision support for land managers and conservation practitioners alike. By providing this valuable training, the Appalachian LCC facilitated the integration of emerging science and decision support tools at multiple scales. Utilizing Marxan, the Appalachian LCC and its partners identified the most effective network of conservation areas throughout the region. This facilitates strategic habitat conservation by ensuring resources are used in the most efficient manner possible to conserve landscapes capable of supporting self-sustaining populations of fish and wildlife.
Training Materials
Marxan Training Overall Agenda PDF
PDF of the Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2 of Marxan training.
Marxan Training Talk 1 - Key Concepts
Powerpoint presentation for Marxan Key Concepts
Marxan Training Talk 2 - Reserve Design Activity
PowerPoint presentation for reserve design activity.
Marxan Training Talk 3 - Case Study Application
PowerPoint presentation for Marxan Training Talk 3 - Case Study Application
Marxan Training Talk 4 - How Does Marxan Find Good Solutions?
PowerPpoint presentation for Talk 4 of the Marxan training session.
Marxan Training Talk 5 - Zonae Cogito
PowerPoint presentation for Talk 5 of the Marxan training session.
Marxan Training Talk 6 - Case Study Application
Powerpoint presentation for Talk 6 of the Marxan training session.
Marxan Training Talk 7 - Introduction to Marxan with Zones
PowerPoint presentation for Talk 7 of the Marxan training.
Marxan Training Course Handbook - Day 1
Course handbook and exercise instructions for Day 1 of Marxan training.
Marxan Training Course Handbook - Day 2
Course handbook and exercise instructions for Day 2 of Marxan training.
Marxan User Manual
User manual for Marxan software.
Marxan Good Practices Handbook
Overview of Marxan software and good use recommendations for its use in conservation planning and design.
Marxan with Zones User Manual
User manual for using Marxan with Zones (Marxan Z) software.
Cluster Analysis Using Marxan
This manual describes how to use cluster anlaysis with R to analyze Marxan solutions.
User Manual for Zonae Cogito Software
User manual for Zonae Cogito software. The purpose of this software is to act as a decision support system and database management system for the suite of Marxan software.
Protected Areas: Goals, Limitations, and Design
This reference focuses on the functions, design, and limitations of protected areas and the processes of conservation planning.
Applying ecological criteria to marine reserve design: A case study from the California Channel Islands
Reference which describes the steps involved in designing a network of marine reserves for conservation and fisheries management.
Software Installation Overview for Marxan Training
Step by step instructions for installing the various software packages used during the Marxan training.
Installation Files for Marxan Software
Installation files and instructions for Marxan software.
Installation Files for QGIS
Installation files and instructions for QGIS software.
