The initial NPS contract for vegetation mapping with ESRI expires in March 1999. At present, this is the only vehicle NPS has for direct funding. YOSE and PORE are using this contract to develop products on their own. When the contract expires, NPS will not have this option. It is therefore recommended that NPS ensures other contracts or agreements for parks that are able to fund programs on their own.
All participants are concerned with the timeframe implied by the current budget.
Everyone hoped for the best possible funding in order to continue the present level of detail within the program. This, however, may not be realistic. The participants are willing to continue these discussions when more information becomes available or if the Science Advisory Council provides more explicit direction. AKSO Return to Program Reviews USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Email your Comments, Questions or Suggestions to The Vegetation Mapping Team .