Group curators
Vance Russell
Ahmed Junaid
- @ahmedjunaid
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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
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
- 63 Resources
- 7 Discussions
- 26 Groups
Fauna & Flora
Remote Sensing Scientist, Conservation Technology & Nature Markets @ Fauna & Flora - WILDLABS Geospatial Group Co-Lead
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Spanish veterinarian interested in wildlife conservation
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- @dhruv
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Conservation Biologist
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University of Hull
Researcher, conservation ecologist, and data analyst
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- @Fatuma
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I aim to transition my career towards conservation technology after gaining two years of experience in the tech industry.
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Software engineer
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I am an Ecologist working at the intersection of conservation and technology. Looking forward to better understand the use of GIS, Drones, Camera Traps and Bioacoutics in conservation & restoration.
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- @jennamkline
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PhD Student @ tOSU, Autonomous Drones for Collective Animal Behavior Studies
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Forest / landscape restoration consultant
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Funding
Conservation Leadership Programme 2017 Award
WILDLABS Admin
The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is a training and capacity building programme that targets individuals from developing countries who are early in their conservation career and demonstrate leadership...
21 November 2016
Funding
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act grants via USFWS
WILDLABS Admin
Do you work on conserving Neotropical migratory birds? Do you need funding? Why not apply for a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act's grant program? The...
8 November 2016
Article
As a visiting research scholar with UNODC, Isla Duporge asked wildlife crime experts about their experiences using remote sensing technologies to combat illicit wildlife and forest activities. In this article, Isla...
7 November 2016
Article
The Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility is requesting Expressions of Interest from individual consultants to conduct remote sensing and geospatial analysis for Evaluation of Programmatic...
4 August 2016
Article
When Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance, spoke at the WWF Fuller Symposium, she took us on a whistle-stop tour of case studies where software and data are transforming our understanding...
10 March 2016
Article
Mapping Reduced-Impact Logging with Lidar
WILDLABS Team
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...
8 March 2016
Article
Katherine Chou, Product Lead at Google[x] Labs, sees technology as a way to make the impossible, possible. She explores differences in how wildlife NGOs and the tech sector think and plan, and what the conservation ...
22 December 2015
Article
Cheap Space, DIY Imaging and Big Data
WILDLABS Admin
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...
21 December 2015
Article
From Data Collection to Decisions
TimWilkinson
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...
6 November 2015
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| Hi everyone, I’m excited to become a member of Wild Lab! I’m currently working on my master’s thesis, focusing on dormouse conservation. My research explores the behavioral... |
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AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Community Base, Data management and processing tools, Early Career, Geospatial | 2 months 1 week ago | |
| Hello! I'm wondering whether there's anyone on here who would be able to offer me some guidance on storing spatial data in Microsoft Azure... |
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Geospatial | 4 months 2 weeks ago | |
| Thank you! I will follow up by email. |
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| Thanks @VAR1 great insights! Funny you mentioned the honey thing, @hikinghack said the same in response on the GOSH forum. I think the point I'm trying to make with the vegan... |
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| Hi Dan, Not right now but I can envision many uses. A key problem in RS is data streams for validation and training of ML models, its really not yet a solved problem. Any... |
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| And if you are new to GFW...this new glossary that was added recently is very helpful to understand some key terms.Check it out here! |
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Geospatial | 3 months ago | |
| 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) | 3 months 1 week 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 | 3 months 3 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 | 3 months 3 weeks ago | |
| @cmwainaina check this out |
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Drones, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Geospatial | 4 months ago | |
| Thank you David, a phenomenal source! |
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Drones, Geospatial, Protected Area Management Tools | 4 months 2 weeks ago |
Indonesian Peatlands and the Need for New Monitoring Technologies
20 March 2016 6:15pm
Geographic Information System Equipment
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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.
Disruptive Technology: Embracing the Transformative Impacts of Software on Society
10 March 2016 12:00am
Mapping Reduced-Impact Logging with Lidar
8 March 2016 12:00am
New paper in Nature on Landsat data to reduce deforestation
25 February 2016 10:15am
Advance Remote sensing classification
17 February 2016 4:33pm
Google Earth Engine User Summit · June 2016
12 February 2016 7:09pm
Upcoming GIS and Remote Sensing Courses
9 February 2016 12:00am
GIS Storytelling: How Story Maps can harness the power of maps and geography to promote conservation
12 January 2016 2:54pm
Satellite imagery grants from Digital Globe Foundation
28 December 2015 3:22pm
ArcGIS subscriptions through ESRI Conservation Program grants
28 December 2015 2:50pm
Google Earth Outreach and Geo for Good conference
24 December 2015 8:47pm
Achieving Moonshots: Advancing Humankind and Preserving Nature
22 December 2015 12:00am
Cheap Space, DIY Imaging and Big Data
21 December 2015 12:00am
MapBiomas: New mapping platform will track annual deforestation in Brazil
17 December 2015 8:44pm
Cheap Space, DIY Imaging and Big Data = Good News for Conservation
16 November 2015 7:48pm
From Data Collection to Decisions
6 November 2015 12:00am
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