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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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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Natural Resources Engineer. Birdwatcher and citizen science lover, data science enthusiast.
Wanting to learn more ways to use technology for conservation.
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I am an interdisciplinary scientist with robust experience in natural resource utilization, coexistence, conflict analysis and management, peacebuilding and mediation, wildlife farming and conservation, and dryland and rangeland management.
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Holder of a Masters in Management of Protected Areas and a Masters in Physical Geography, I have more than 5 years of experience in the field of ecological monitoring within protected areas. I am currently working as a GIS and Database Management Officer at African Parc Pendjari
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Software developer with a focus on machine learning, my background is in environmental science. In my free time I love going into nature and photographing it. The intersection between wildlife conservation and tech interests me a lot so I'm here to learn more.
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GIS and Database Coordinator at the Rainforest Foundation UK
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Ecologist working on remote sensing of habitats.
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São Paulo State University (UNESP)
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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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18 August 2021
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2 June 2021
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23 April 2021
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22 April 2021
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2 February 2021
A research mission to determine the impact of the giant A-68a iceberg on one of the world’s most important ecosystems using underwater robotic gliders gets underway this January. A team of scientists, led by British...
13 January 2021
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21 December 2020
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17 December 2020
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8 December 2020
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Climate Change, Community Base, Conservation Tech Training and Education, East Africa Community, Geospatial | 2 months ago | |
Thank you for your reply, ChadI meant 10 as a whole, indeed. Perhaps you see your post in one group, but since it is tagged for all groups, I assumed you meant 10 in total.In your... |
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Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Drones, eDNA & Genomics, Emerging Tech, Funding and Finance, Geospatial, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Software Development, Wildlife Crime | 2 months 1 week ago | |
Thanks Fadhilla! I met with your colleague Henrick at the booth. :-) |
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AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Community Base, Data Management & Mobilisation, Early Career, Geospatial | 2 months 1 week ago | |
Thank you for your comment Chris! Using these tools has made a huge difference in the way we can monitor and manage Invasive Alien Vegetation. I hope you are able to integrate... |
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AI for Conservation, Citizen Science, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Drones, Geospatial, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Open Source Solutions | 2 months 1 week ago | |
that's really useful! thanks for flagging that :) |
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Geospatial | 2 months 1 week ago | |
Hi Geospatial Group, I'd love to hear if anyone has been using the HLSS30: HLS Sentinel-2 Multi-spectral Instrument Surface... |
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Geospatial | 2 months 2 weeks ago | |
p.s. https://environmentjob.co.uk/jobs has internships searchable for any location, not just UK. |
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Geospatial, Early Career, Marine Conservation | 2 months 4 weeks ago | |
Hi @iainmcnicol , welcome to WILDLABS! Thanks for posting this on here. I have shared with my colleagues at Fauna & Flora who have some experience (especially with the... |
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Community Base, Geospatial, Protected Area Management Tools, Wildlife Crime | 4 months 2 weeks ago | |
The application deadline for the AniMove Workshop 2025 in Costa Rica is the 31st of May 2025. Hurry and sign up here |
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Animal Movement, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Data Management & Mobilisation, Geospatial, Software Development | 3 months ago | |
Hi all! I recently did a little case study using RGB drone data and machine learning to quantify plant health in strawberries. I wanted to... |
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Citizen Science, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Drones, Geospatial | 3 months 2 weeks ago | |
I have posted about this in a different group, but I love boosting the impact of my communication through use of visuals. Free graphics relating to conservation technology... |
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Geospatial, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Funding and Finance, Open Source Solutions | 3 months 4 weeks ago | |
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