docket of geographic changes
The Wiki uses a unique and evolving delineation of Bioregions, Regions, Catchments and Landforms to define Places. This page describes the evolution of that system over time. At some point we will benefit from a geographic subcommittee of the coordination circle that manages this process in consultation with regional partners, but for now these decisions are in the domain of the coordination circle. These decisions include: Interpretation of Landscape Scales Use and change to the hierarchical system of LandformsSystematic division of the landscape into Regions and Catchments.
See also Places, Landforms, Regions, or Catchments
The following criteria describe a conflicting set of rationale for adjustment of geographic subdivision: Describes watershed boundaries Helps people find places that are similar to a place of interest. Offers a coherent “story of place” that is consistent with local place-based identity. Is based on coherent reckoning of important ecological or physiographic processes. Embodies some historical relevance, including tribal history. Reflects current political boundaries, which have significant social effects. Describes some clear biogeographic boundaries for the distribution of species.
Relationships
- related to: Bioregions