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Change in Grasslands – Pasture in Albany County from 2001 to 2019

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Multiple, often contradictory things can happen to land cover over two decades, as you can see with this map.
 
Suburban sprawl in the area around the city reduced the amount of grasslands over the 18 year period, while in more outlaying areas the decline of dairy meant less silage and corn was planted but more grass was grown/grazed for beef.
Here is the R code: https://github.com/AndyArthur/r_maps_and_graphs/blob/main/Albany County NLCD Decline in Grasslands.R

 

Change in Grasslands - Pasture in Albany County from 2001 to 2019

SVGZ Graphic: NY Senate District 46 (Albany County)

Cultivated Crops, Percentage of Landmass by WMU

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"Areas used for the production of annual crops, such as corn, soybeans, vegetables, tobacco, and cotton, and also perennial woody crops such as orchards and vineyards. Crop vegetation accounts for greater than 20% of total vegetation. This class also includes all land being actively tilled."

Cultivated Crops, Percentage of Landmass by State

Thematic Map: Gerald Jennings 2009 Primary Campaign Contributions
Thematic Map: Schenectady NY Election Districts

Backpacking with Pack Goats & Dogs to a Trout Fishing Lake, Camping & Firebox Stove Cooking

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Every time I've seen people out hiking with dogs, I've thought backpacking with goats would be a lot of fun. I've never been a real fan of dogs and cats, but I think goats could haul a lot of gear, provide companionship without all the silliness domestic pets offer. I get that goats kind of crap everywhere, though they can be potty trained to only pee in specific places. Their barnyard animals, but much more useful I'd argue then dogs for many uses.

Map: Gilman Lake