Inventory and analysis

Inventory Section

Gather relevant reports, core working maps and photos/imagery

Analysis Section

Synthesize information from working maps, literature review and field visits. Prepare a shoreline characterization report and map portfolio.

Examples of local shoreline characterization reports and maps

Workshop materials on Conducting SMP Inventory & Analysis (developed for Coastal Training Program)

Note: Some of these are large Powerpoint files. If you choose to view in your browser, wait a few minutes. Alternatively, you can download the pdf version of the same files (smaller files).
  • Day 1 (Introduction, rule overview, Inventory, Set Context, Ecosystem-wide characterization). ppt (13 mb.) l pdf (10 mb.)
  • Tips on how to incorporate information from reports into your SMP analysis.
    ppt (51 kb.) l pdf (19 kb.)
  • Tips on how to develop maps for your SMP analysis. ppt (1.6 mb.) l pdf (1 mb.)
  • Day 2 (Shoreline ecological function characterization, Opportunity areas; preliminary environment designations) ppt (6.7 mb.) l pdf (5.3 mb.)