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Geospatial data and analysis is critical for conservation, from planning to implementation and measuring success. The Geospatial group focuses on all aspects of this field, from field surveys to remote sensing and data development/analysis to GIS systems.

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Vance Russell
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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Geographic Information System Equipment

felixabayomi

9 March 2016 4:30pm

I am been sent by my government to study in the prestigious master's in management and conservation of species in trade at the international university of Andalusia, Spain...

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Stephanie O'Donnell

10 March 2016 11:46am

Hi Felix,

Thanks for sharing your question! I would have thought your course adviser might be the best person to advise about what equipment you would be required to take the course. However, GIS applications usually require access to a computer, a GIS program like ArcGIS or MapInfo, and access to information like satellite imagery or other data layers that are used by your GIS program. These should be provided by your university course - most universities have GIS labs where they teach you how to use the programs without the requirement to invest in equipment while learning.

Cheers, 

Stephanie 

felixabayomi

10 March 2016 12:36pm

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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Mapping Reduced-Impact Logging with Lidar

WILDLABS Team

8 March 2016 12:00am

What can light beams tell us about the state of tropical forests? New research from Nature Conservancy scientists demonstrates that lidar — a way of remotely mapping forests with lasers — is an effective and accurate...

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Cheap Space, DIY Imaging and Big Data

WILDLABS Admin

21 December 2015 12:00am

John Amos, President of SkyTruth, explores how remote sensing is being used in conservation today and the importance of sky-truthing. He examines the role that citizen scientists can play in increasing transparency in...

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From Data Collection to Decisions

TimWilkinson

6 November 2015 12:00am

The speed at which data travels from the point of collection to a format which is understandable and useful for decision makers can be of critical importance. In this case study, Tim Wilkinson discusses a powerful suite...

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