AUTOMATED HABITAT ANNOTATION OF BIRD SPECIES LISTS-AN AID IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY

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Harrison, J.A., Allan, D.G. & Van Hensbergen, H.J. 1994 Automated habitat annotation of bird species lists - an aid in environmental consultancy. Ostrich 65: 316–328. The Southern African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP) has compiled a comprehensive distributional database for birds. This information is potentially valuable to environmental consultants, planners and managers. A computer-based routine was developed to enhance the usefulness of the information to this user group. The routine produces habitat-specific species lists and includes annotations on endemism, Red Data status and other relevant information. A hierarchical system of habitat categories and indicator and associate species statuses was designed to maximize the information which can be derived from the databank. The report was designed to facilitate prioritization and decision-making. The approach is novel in its use of a species list to generate information on habitat.