PNW Habitat Classification Systems

Copyright (C) 2006 Northwest Habitat Institute. All rights reserved.

INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the PNW Habitat Classification Systems (PHaCS) Database. The PHaCS database is a tool for viewing different systems used to classify habitats in the PNW; it also provides cross-walks between systems.

FILES: This PHaCS Database (3.6m ZIP) consists of two files:

• PHaCS.mdb is the main application file containing all of the forms and reports.
• PHaCS_FinalReport.doc is the report describing the project; page 1 of the database provides a link to this report.

INSTALLATION:

Copy the PNW_Habitat_Classifications folder; be sure to keep the two files together in the same folder. Please note that this file is currently in draft form. User feedback is welcome, sent to Candace Russo (see below).

OPERATION:

To open the PHaCS Database double click on the PHaCS.mdb file in windows explorer or open MS Access and browse to the file with the File/Open command.

LIMITATIONS:

This PHaCS tool is optimized for a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024. Working with PHaCS at lower resolutions may produce unexpected results. It is recommended that you close all docked toolbars while using to maximize screen space in Access.

Access 2003 is the recommended environment for running . Using an earlier version of Access may produce unexpected results.

DATABASE CARE AND BACKUP:

It is recommended that every so often the PNW_HabitatClassifications.mdb file is compacted. Open the file in Access then choose Tools>Database Utilities> Compact and Repair Database. This operation will delete any extra system data that has built up in the database.

PHOTOGRAPHS:

All photographs from habitats within the Pacific Northwest and taken by Candace Russo. Photographs Copyright (c) 2006 Candace Russo; please contact for permission to use.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Thanks to Loren Mueller of Cardinal Data Solutions for his expertise in MS Access, and most importantly his patience as a teacher.

COPYRIGHT:

Copyright (c) 2006 Northwest Habitat Institute.
Written by Candace Russo, Northwest Habitat Institute; and Loren Mueller, Cardinal Data Solutions.

Use of this software is subject to the following restrictions:

1. The author is not responsible for the consequences of use of this software, no matter how awful, even if they arise from defects in it.
2. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented, either by explicit claim or by omission.
3. Altered versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be misrepresented (by explicit claim or omission) as being the original software.
4. This notice must not be removed or altered.

CONTACTS:

Candace Russo
Northwest Habitat Institute
candace@nwhi.org

Tom O'Neill
Northwest Habitat Institute
habitat@nwhi.org