In accordance with state mandates regarding Conservation Advisory Councils, the Gallatin CAC will be initiating the development of a complete Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) for the Town of Gallatin. Once completed, the NRI will be used as a basis for the CAC’s advisory roles as described in the CAC’s mission statement.
The CAC is in the process of planning for the Gallatin NRI. Until such time as the NRI is complete, the CAC has adopted, as an initial basis for its advisory roles, both the Gallatin Habitat Summary (2021) and the Columbia County Natural Resource Inventory (2018).
NRI Development Methodology
Resources and methods to be used in development of the NRI will include the following:
- Review of existing resources including mapping, scientific data and other local resources developed since the 2009 Habitat Summary. An evolving list of currently available resources can be found here [Link coming soon]
- Field Work: “Boots on the Ground” empirical observation— by professionals, students and volunteers—of the current state of the town’s natural landscapes, soils, flora, fauna, and historical The CAC encourages town residents’ involvement in this work. Information on how to participate as a volunteer can be found here [Link coming soon].
- Professional Consultants: Subject to the availability of funding, the CAC will engage scientists and consultants with relevant experience as researchers and advisors where appropriate.