In order for any resource agency to make sound multiple-use decisions a good inventory and analysis is needed. The Soil Vegetation Inventories Method (SVIM) was developed within the Bureau of land Management to gather vegetation data for range, watershed, and partial wildlife habitat evaluation. Interphasing of BLM's Integrated Habitat Inventory and Classification System (6602) with SVIM provides wildlife personnel with an opportunity for exceptional habitat information gathering. The system consists of four phases which include: preplanning and mapping; inventory; data compilation and summerization; and analysis of data. The inventory phase is further divided into intensive, extensive and wildlife hazards. There are certain advantages and disadvantages which are part of this method in its present state of refinement. The disadvantages include economics, regional differential applicability and training level of personnel. However, these disadvantages seem to be overcome by the flexibility of the system.
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