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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- 62 Discussions
- 12 Groups
- @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
- 34 Resources
- 28 Discussions
- 8 Groups
- @beccadobrien
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Undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering and environmental science at Lehigh University.
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- 0 Discussions
- 4 Groups
IT specialist, Natural Resource Mamgement Researcher, Human-Wildlife-Conflict Manager and GIS student
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- 0 Discussions
- 4 Groups
- @bcknr
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- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 6 Groups
Drone Operator and Tech Developer
- 0 Resources
- 33 Discussions
- 9 Groups
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 1 Groups
Conservationist currently working as UAS Remote Pilot & with ecoacoustics
- 0 Resources
- 5 Discussions
- 4 Groups
- @magali
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Postdoctoral researcher at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 16 Groups
- @mgmitche
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University of British Columbia
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 4 Groups
Faculty Manager for Higher Education. Lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare and Wildlife Conservation
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- 0 Discussions
- 11 Groups
I am a ecologist and conservationist particularly excited about tech to aid biodiversity monitoring with a growing interest in analytics and AI. I am also a Project Manager at Rainforest Connection.
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- 0 Discussions
- 8 Groups
- @cjturner
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Computational Ecologist working on camera traps, audio, tracking and remote sensing.
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- 4 Groups
- @rgaston5
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I am an educator, and a certified California Climate Steward. I have skills in machine learning and a passion for the environment and conservation
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- 0 Discussions
- 13 Groups
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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.
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