This protocol has been developed using ArcMap for Desktop: Release 10.8. Nevertheless, previous ArcMap versions and other GIS software can be used (e.g. QGIS, GRASS GIS®). If previous versions or different GIS software are being used, some functionalities may have to be accessed and applied differently.
In this protocol, the steps are described using ArcMap, but not within ModelBuilder, as the steps describe examples of the process, rather than the steps for all connection options. If appropriate, the steps in this protocol can be set up and replicated for other selected connections in ModelBuilder.
The accompanying flowchart provides a summary visual representation of the protocol steps.
In the step-by-step protocol, typographical emphases have been used for software as follows:
1. Software processing tools are written in bold, e.g. Select by Location
2. Output feature layers are in brackets and written in italics, e.g. (Coast_FW)
3. Computational workflows are linked by angle markers (>), e.g. Spatial Join > Target feature (Coast_FW) > Join Features (Coast_Elevation) > Join one to many > Match option = Intersect > Search radius = 0m > Output (Coast_SJ)
4. Categories of ArcMap processing tools are in square brackets, e.g. [Spatial Analyst]
Output feature layer names e.g. (Strat_upstream_of_HRP), or (Strat_elev) are at the discretion of the user
Abbreviations used in this protocol
HRP High recovery potential
MRP Moderate recovery potential
LRP Low recovery potential