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Request detailed observations to be delivered in shapefile format for a fee. Please review our data sensitivity policy prior to making a request. Observations are accompanied by a species overlay, which can be requested independently, free of charge.
Looking for spatial data from WYNDD? Our Species List application provides downloads for range maps, predictive distribution models, and generalized observations.
Through our data request process, we provide detailed observation records, along with species overlays, using a fee schedule as provided below. Learn more about our data sensitivity policy and our species overlays.
WYNDD's primary mission is to maintain a statewide database of spatial and biological
information on rare species and important plant communities, and disseminate data
to interested parties. State funding covers a portion of the costs associated with
this mission, therefore state agencies, including the University of Wyoming, are exempt
from paying fees. Monies generated through data request fees and outside contracts
are used to cover the remaining costs.
fee is based on number of townships intersected by request area
One township: $110.00
Each additional township intersected by the request area will add $10.00 to the base
fee
Examples:
1 township = $110.00
2 townships = $120.00
3 townships = $130.00
Up to a maximum of $10,000 (roughly 1000 townships, or about a third of the state)
Requests for specific species should use the following formula for calculating the fee
Number of Townships x Number of Taxa (for statewide requests use 2800 as the number of townships)
WYNDD will not fill data requests for persons/organizations with overdue payments.
Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. YEAR. Data compilation for PERSON of ORGANIZATION, received MONTH DAY, YEAR. Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming.
Contact our Data Coordinator for questions about requesting data.
Observations are delivered in shapefile format. For those without GIS software, the .dbf file associated with the shapefile may be opened and saved in Excel (it includes all the attributes associated with the shapefile). Observation records that are mapped very imprecisely (i.e., coarser than township-level) are omitted from standard data exports.
| Attribute | Description | Hidden for Sensitive Records? |
|---|---|---|
| row_id | Unique row identifier for each individual request | No |
| obs_id | Unique ID used internally by WYNDD's database to identify the observation record | No |
| sensitive | Data included in record is sensitive (see Data Sensitivity Policy) | No |
| taxgroup | Taxonomic group to which taxon belongs (e.g. Vertebrate Animals, Vascular Plants) | No |
| taxgroup2 | More specific information about higher taxonomy
|
No |
| sciname | Scientific name of the observed taxon | No |
| comname | Common name of the observed taxon | No |
| vrbtm_tax | Name of taxon as provided to WYNDD | No |
| observer | Name(s) of the person or people who made the observation | Yes |
| obsdate | Date of the observation | No |
| year | Year of the observation | No |
| month | Month of the observation | No |
| day | Day of the observation | No |
| date_other | If date was provided in a non-standard format (e.g., "96-Summer"), the original date information is provided here | No |
| date_error | If date was not precise, error is given in days (e.g., "96-Summer," OBSDATE will be displayed as July 15, 1996, with DATE_ERROR of 60 days) | No |
| det_circum | Description of circumstance leading to the observation: unknown, incidental, or survey | No |
| tally | Total of all individuals recorded as part of an observation, unless provided as a range, see tally_desc for more details | No |
| tally_desc | Verbal description of tally or tallies associated with the observation (e.g. 3 adult males and 2 adult females) | Yes |
| activity | Activity of observed animal(s) | No |
| flag | Additional flags that may be attached to the observation record | No |
| dwelling | Dwelling features attached to the observation record | No |
| measuremnt | Any measurements associated with observed taxon | No |
| hlth_mort | Health and/or mortality information of observed taxon | No |
| specimen | Description of associated specimen(s), including repository, collection identification information, etc. | No |
| habitat | Habitat description | Yes |
| obs_com | General notes about the observation | Yes |
| biol_eval | Result of a WYNDD biologist's evaluation of the record | No |
| eval_com | Biologist comments about their confidence in the record | Yes |
| eval_date | Date of WYNDD biologist evaluation | No |
| eval_by | Name of biologist that evaluated record | No |
| sys_cnflct |
System generated notes describing any conflict(s) detected during an automated system
evaluation of record.
|
No |
| loc_desc | Verbal description provided by observer about the location (e.g. top of hill) | Yes |
| loc_error | Mapping error or uncertainty for the observation record, expressed in meters | No |
| location | Verbal description of location | Yes |
| longitude | When orig_geom = ST_Point then longitude is provided. Note: loc_error must be considered when assessing if this is the actual loction where the observation was made. | Yes |
| latitude | When orig_geom = ST_Point then latitude is provided. Note: loc_error must be considered when assessing if this is the actual loction where the observation was made. | Yes |
| wyndd_soc | WYNDD Species of Concern ranking | No |
| s_rank | Wyoming risk of extirpation, based on a standardized ranking system coordinated by NatureServe | No |
| g_rank | Global risk of extirpation, based on a standardized ranking system coordinated by NatureServe | No |
| usfws_esa | Current status under the Endangered Species Act | No |
| blm_wy | BLM sensitive status | No |
| usfs_sens | USFS sensitive status, by USFS Region | No |
| usfs_solc | USFS Species of Local Concern designation, by Forest/Grassland | No |
| wgfd_nss | Wyoming Game and Fish Department Native Species Status | No |
| wgfd_tier | Wyoming Game and Fish Department Tier rankings | No |
| wgfd_sgcn | Wyoming Game and Fish Department Species of Greatest Conservation Need | No |
| wy_contrib | WYNDD ranking system indicating the contribution of Wyoming populations of a taxon to the rangewide persistence of that taxon | No |
| orig_uid | Unique identifier for observation within a given dataset (may or may not have been provided by original data source) | No |
| other_id | Identifiers associated with the record (may be unique or non-unique), but use orid_uid to see unique identifier for observation within a given dataset. | No |
| area | Area of spatial feature representing observation (includes loc_error). | No |
| assoc_code | Codes associated with the record | Yes |
| dataset | Name or description of the dataset containing the record, as provided to WYNDD | Yes |
| data_src | Source of the observation record (generally an organization or individual) | Yes |
| taxon_id | Unique ID used internally by WYNDD's database to identify the observed taxon | No |
| loc_id | Unique ID used internally by WYNDD's database to identify the location record associated with the observation | Yes |
