Questions and Answers

Landscape evaluation and planning are complex enterprises that pose numerous questions for the resource manager. Some key questions, and the EMDS components that address them, are:

1. What can we conclude from our data about the state of the landscape? NetWeaver logic engine
2. What is the explanation for the conclusion? Hotlink Browser
3. How much influence do missing data have on obtaining a logically complete analysis? NetWeaver logic engine
4. Considering the logistics of getting the missing data, which missing data should be the highest priority? Data Acquisition Manager
5. How much priority should be given to a particular landscape feature when planning possible management activities? Priority Analyst
6. Are there additional spatial implications to the basic EMDS analysis that deserve further investigation? EMDS Project Environment

The following sections briefly introduce the key components of EMDS and their role in the overall process of landscape evaluation and planning. Each section also points to more detailed documentation on use of the component.