Group curators
Vance Russell
3point.xyz
Ahmed Junaid
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Elsa Carla De Grandi
Fauna & Flora
Who We Are
Geospatial data and analysis is critical for conservation, from planning to implementation and measuring success. Every day, mapping and spatial analysis are aiding conservation decisions, protected areas designation, habitat management on reserves and monitoring of wildlife populations, to name but a few examples. The Geospatial group focuses on all aspects of this field, from field surveys to remote sensing and data development/analysis to GIS systems.
How to Get Started
Want to learn more about how remote sensing is used in conservation? Check out the first two episodes of this season of Tech Tutors, where our Tutors answer the questions How do I use open source remote sensing data to monitor fishing? and How do I access and visualise open source remote sensing data in Google Earth Engine? You can also check out our Virtual Meetup Archive for a range of panels that overlap with Geospatial topics, or take a look at our Earth Observation 101 lecture series from Dr. Cristian Rossi.
Our Purpose
The WILDLABS Geospatial Group is for conservation practitioners, geospatial analysts, and academics that want to:
- Share geospatial resources, best practices, data, and ideas;
- Network amongst geospatial and data practitioners;
- Create peer learning opportunities;
- Promote the use of free and open-source geospatial software; and
- Improve the use of GIS software and geospatial analyses in conservation management and research.
Group curators
3point.xyz
Over 35 years of experience in biodiversity conservation worldwide, largely focused on forests, rewilding and conservation technology. I run my own business assisting nonprofits and agencies in the conservation community
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- @ahmedjunaid
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Zoologist, Ecologist, Herpetologist, Conservation Biologist
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Fauna & Flora
Remote Sensing Scientist, Conservation Technology & Nature Markets @ Fauna & Flora - WILDLABS Geospatial Group Co-Lead
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Undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering and environmental science at Lehigh University.
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IT specialist, Natural Resource Mamgement Researcher, Human-Wildlife-Conflict Manager and GIS student
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Drone Operator and Tech Developer
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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Conservationist currently working as UAS Remote Pilot & with ecoacoustics
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- @magali
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Postdoctoral researcher at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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- @mgmitche
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University of British Columbia
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Faculty Manager for Higher Education. Lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare and Wildlife Conservation
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I am a ecologist and conservationist particularly excited about tech to aid biodiversity monitoring with a growing interest in analytics and AI. I am also a Project Manager at Rainforest Connection.
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- @cjturner
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Computational Ecologist working on camera traps, audio, tracking and remote sensing.
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- @rgaston5
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I am an educator, and a certified California Climate Steward. I have skills in machine learning and a passion for the environment and conservation
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- @matthew.boddy
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Location intelligence helps Born Free Kenya understand where communities and lions are in conflict. Outreach to fortify cattle corrals is guided by smart maps and spatial analysis.
17 August 2023
Careers
Conservation Technology Specialist
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS is seeking a Conservation Technology Specialist to join their work in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve.
11 August 2023
Careers
Deadline Approaching: GIS Capacity Internship
Meredith Palmer
We're looking for an enthusiastic early career individual looking to develop their GIS, remote sensing, and capacity building skills.
24 July 2023
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Conservation StoryMap competition
Adrian Hughes
ESRI and IUCN have teamed up to launch a StoryMap competition. Storytellers are invited to share stories on a range of conservation topics including technological innovation, ecological corridors and initiatives by...
17 July 2023
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Here's an interesting new paper in Nature about how new techniques in machine learning and satellite remote sensing are allowing researchers to monitor and count large populations of migratory terrestrial mammals like...
11 July 2023
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We've published a paper on the role of low-code Earth observation tools in the sustainability transition. It covers how different roles in a business like analysts and executives can benefit from this tech and how it...
30 June 2023
Careers
Due Diligence Technical Specialist - Climate Impact Partners
Esther Githinji
Climate Impact Partners are looking for a Due Diligence Technical Specialist to join their supply-side team for an opportunity to carry out DD on projects, at a leading provider of high-quality carbon credit programmes.
27 June 2023
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JICA, Japan’s International Cooperation Agency is seeking a digital partner with a proven track record in conservation technology as we launch a pilot project to test technologies to mitigate human-elephant conflict in...
19 June 2023
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GIS Application Specialist in Nairobi, DGB Group
Esther Githinji
If you have a strong background in GIS, a passion for environmental sustainability, and the desire to contribute to the world's carbon neutrality, this is a great opportunity for you!
15 June 2023
Careers
Fisheries Analyst (Pacific)
Global Fishing Watch
With a focus on using and combining vessel tracking data, other satellite derived datasets and big data methods and AI generated estimates related to vessel identity and activity, the Fisheries Analyist with Global...
15 June 2023
Careers
Come work with us! WILDLABS and Fauna & Flora are seeking an intern to help develop the movement ecology content on the Inventory - our wiki-inspired database of conservation technology. Accepting applications until...
6 June 2023
Careers
Natural Capital GIS & Data Administrator
Esther Githinji
The Future Forest Company (FFC) team are looking for an enthusiastic, early career data and GIS administrator to join them. The role will manage spatial and operational data, with a particular focus on carbon from...
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| Hey MGatta, I'm working with adehabitatLt as well, i have a good paper on spatial referencing your data and changing your coordinates to UTM, if you want it (by C.J.... |
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| Hello all, I came across this website featuring free vector and raster datasets. Feel free to use it! |
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| Now the course is officially over, I wonder how people found it? Too difficult, too easy or just right? |
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| I'm not affiliated with Google or this event, but I thought it would be of interest to the community. I have previously attended and it... |
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| Things just got a whole lot easier for those of us at universities who train students to use drones as tools for conservation. Many... |
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| Another option is OruxMaps, free for android, not very intuitive but very powerful. But it's important to bear in mind that phone GPS accuracy can be lower than... |
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| ZSL is holding a remote sensing symposium on the 29th April, 2016: Space - the final frontier for biodiversity monitoring?... |
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| Hello all, This blog immediately make me think of our community and the possibilities for one of our members to provide a solution.... |
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| Thank you. I am doing pre reading and Information gathering, so I'll know what to expect and be prepared. Thank you for your kind answer Stephanie. |
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| Hello all - this paper looks highly relevant to this thread. "Satellite alerts track deforestation in real time: System uses... |
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| Advance Object-Based Classification of Delta Region Sindh. A project completed by COGE team. If you have any queries please contact :... |
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| Greetings all! I just received this invitation from Google. Feel free to distribute to your colleages. Applications due by March 15.... |
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