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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mapmixture (R package).
16 March 2025
Modern GIS is open technology, scalable, and interoperable. How do you implement it? [Header image: kepler.gl]
12 March 2025
The deadtrees.earth dataset that Elsa shared earlier this week is an excellent, albeit grimly named dataset! Here's another for global forest forest change derived from Landsat imagery. Click the link at the bottom to...
11 March 2025
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An open database for accessing, contributing, analyzing, and visualizing remote sensing-based tree mortality data. Beta version
9 March 2025
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spAbundance (R package).
9 March 2025
List of companies that are publishing biodiversity data through GBIF
8 March 2025
RRphylogeography
8 March 2025
WWF's Arctic Community Wildlife Grants program supports conservation, stewardship, and research initiatives that focus on coastal Arctic ecology, community sustainability, and priority Arctic wildlife, including polar...
7 March 2025
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (SNZCBI) is seeking an intern to assist with multiple projects related to conservation technology for wildlife monitoring. SNZCBI scientists collect data...
3 March 2025
Building species-specific habitat models for forest bird species using state of the art methods and remote sensing layers
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APCalign (R package).
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I agree Adventina. I am also interested in "How has the climate variability affected the trend of BAT species in the ecosystem? and respond on their increase and (or) extinction.... |
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Climate Change, Community Base, Geospatial, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 6 months 2 weeks ago | |
Kasi, Thanks for sharing the excellent blog on elephant collaring. The map at the end was interesting. Did you do further... |
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Geospatial | 6 months 4 weeks ago | |
We're extending the survey deadline! Please don't forget to let us know if you would like to speak about your work at one of the future Geospatial community events. Many... |
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Geospatial | 7 months ago | |
@cmwainaina check this out |
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Drones, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Geospatial | 7 months 1 week ago | |
Thank you David, a phenomenal source! |
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Drones, Geospatial, Protected Area Management Tools | 7 months 3 weeks ago | |
Hi Matthew Wow, what an amazing project! It is incredible how you have managed to figure out some of the complexities of combining underwater imagery with UAV imagery. I am... |
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Drones, Geospatial, Marine Conservation, Protected Area Management Tools | 8 months ago | |
Thankyou so much. I'll definitely apply these solutions |
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Geospatial | 8 months 2 weeks ago | |
Very helpful. |
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Geospatial | 8 months 3 weeks ago | |
This is a thread for anyone who has questions about AI for Conservation Office Hours 2025.We're once again teaming up with Dan Morris from... |
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Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Camera Traps, Community Base, Geospatial | 9 months 1 week ago | |
I actually made some models with some learners and it is helpful with lower primary. Great idea. Hadn't thought of mentioning that. |
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East Africa Community, Climate Change, Geospatial | 10 months ago | |
Hi Heinrich,The chapter is here. Feedback welcome! |
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Geospatial | 10 months 2 weeks ago | |
You're welcome, Liz! |
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Geospatial | 10 months 3 weeks ago |