SKEP Expert Map - Insects

Data was mapped by insect experts on 1:250 000 topocadastral maps and digitized by Benis Egoh (IPC). This layer shows sensitive insect areas within the SKEP region. This data was used to set conservation priorities in the SKEP region. Insect data was drawn on several 1:250 000 topocadastral maps. Each of these maps were digitized and saved as a separate shape file. All of the insect shape files were then merged into a single file. A standard data form was used to capture the attribute data. This was entered into MS Access and edited in an MS Excel spreadsheet. The attributes were then linked to the shape files.Polygon topology was checked using ARCINFO software. Additions by Western Cape Nature Conservation Board: 24 January 2003, Glynnis Barodien (Conservation Planning Unit) recalculated areas and perimeters using Xtools in Lambert projection.