Group curators
Vance Russell
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
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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Wildlife conservationist
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Data has been my passion and i enjoy working with data while bringing value to the business. Data engineer with 7+ years of experience Eager to support with expert analytical skills to advance the companys business operations and strategic initiative.
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- @silvanasitayiari
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Adventure Scientists is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Bozeman, MT that equips scientists and researchers with high-quality data collected from the outdoors that are crucial to addressing environmental challenges around the world.
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I am both head of the Innovation department and a biodiversity consultant at the Biotope consultancy. Originally a botanist and GIS expert, I specialise in the management of innovation projects, in particular software and technological products dedicated to biodiversity.
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Island Conservation
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Technology for Wildlife Foundation
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M.A.P Scientific Services
MAP Scientific Services | Geospatial Technology for Conservation
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Link
R Package - pMEM
30 November 2024
R Package - swaRmverse
28 November 2024
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BATS
28 November 2024
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Statistics Globe - Basics to Mastery: The Ultimate Course on Statistical Methods in R
27 November 2024
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https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7110413
27 November 2024
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High-resolution sensors and deep learning models for tree resource monitoring
Elsa Carla De Grandi
The paper looks at technology advances for vegetation cover changes monitoring. For example, computer vision methods to infer 3D parameters via contextual learning from optical images.
25 November 2024
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AmazonTEC: 4D Technology for Biodiversity Monitoring in the Amazon (English)
Elsa Carla De Grandi
Interesting webinar on the use of advanced technologies(e.g. Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, drones, camera traps and satellites) for biodiversity monitoring in the Amazon. Also available in Spanish.
25 November 2024
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Technology solutions used by countries in UNFCCC reference levels
Elsa Carla De Grandi
FAO has developed a dashboard that provides an overview of technological solutions (platforms and satellite imagery etc.) that countries use to monitor forest dynamics and improve reporting on forest related emissions...
25 November 2024
Careers
Geospatial Scientist at Treeconomy
Alex Rood
Treeconomy is a venture-backed earth-tech startup working at the dynamic intersection of technology, ecology, and finance.
18 November 2024
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Joel Masselink
October 2025
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Lacey Hughey and 3 more
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Hirari Sasaki
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Netty Cheruto
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| 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 | 5 months ago | |
| Thankyou so much. I'll definitely apply these solutions |
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Geospatial | 5 months 1 week ago | |
| Very helpful. |
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Geospatial | 5 months 2 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 | 6 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 | 7 months ago | |
| Hi Heinrich,The chapter is here. Feedback welcome! |
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Geospatial | 7 months 1 week ago | |
| You're welcome, Liz! |
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Geospatial | 7 months 2 weeks ago | |
| Hello Sir, Thank yo so much for sharing such an insightful message, as you said I have got some wonderful resources from other community members, so yes, just want to get... |
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Geospatial | 7 months 2 weeks ago | |
| That is great |
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Geospatial | 7 months 3 weeks ago | |
| This is great, thanks for sharing Vance. It looks very comprehensive and includes geemap. Amazing! This will save a lot of time and headaches. Would be great to have some reviews... |
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Geospatial | 7 months 3 weeks ago | |
| Hi Phil, Thanks for sharing - this is really interesting work! Seems like a cool integration of ground-based (or ocean-based) data and satellite data, with a community... |
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Geospatial, Acoustics, Camera Traps, eDNA & Genomics | 7 months 4 weeks ago | |
| Monitoring may be the most written about but least implemented (properly) topic in conservation. It primarily comes down to three reasons:... |
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Geospatial | 8 months 1 week ago |
