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.
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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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I am a Software Engineer determined to leave the world in a better state than I found it.
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Geospatial Data Science Student at the University of Michigan
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- @mphamilton
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University of California
retired Field Station Director, very early adopter of conservation technologies
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Rewilding Rhodopes Foundation
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- @guitarfishmasum
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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Wildlife Biologist and Marine Conservationist
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- @marusuffern
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Passionate and curious about nature and its diversity, I seek to learn more about conservation, new technologies, and the unknown and infinite environmental world.
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Careers
Fauna & Flora International is seeking a Technical Specialist with expertise in Remote Sensing to join their Conservation Technology team. Visit the FFI website for further details and how to apply. The closing...
22 March 2022
Careers
Fauna & Flora International is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a Technical Specialist, Analytics to support and grow the use of spatial technologies and analyses for conservation planning and...
21 March 2022
Community Announcement
Apply now: Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Kenya
Stephanie O'Donnell
Are you an early career Kenyan conservationist looking to explore emerging conservation technologies while networking with a strong cohort of other female leaders? Apply now for our 6-month Women in Conservation Tech...
8 March 2022
Careers
Opportunity: Manager, Science Based Targets Forests
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
World Wildlife Fund US are now hiring a Manager for Science Based Targets Forests.
10 February 2022
Article
Choosing the right IoT connectivity solution
Ellie Warren
In this article, Swarm Technologies give a detailed analysis of the tradeoffs between the most common IoT connectivity solutions to improving food production, combating climate change, optimizing supply chains and many...
19 November 2021
Funding
Opportunity: GEO-Microsoft Planetary Computer Programme
Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
The GEO-Microsoft Planetary Computer Programme invites the GEO community to be among the early adopters of Microsoft's Planetary Computer. The Programme will support a number of 12-month projects that use The Planetary...
4 November 2021
Article
EarthRanger Announces Inaugural Conservation Tech Award Recipients
Allen Institute for AI
On 3rd November 2021, Earthranger Announced Giraffe Conservation Foundation and Lion Guardians as the inaugral Conservation Tech Award Recipients. The two organizations are Harnessing the Power of Technology to Protect...
3 November 2021
Article
Black Rock Forest (BRF) are recruiting a seasonal Wildlife Connectivity Technician. Visit their website for further details and how to apply. Hurry, applications close soon!
3 November 2021
Article
Driven by data: Improved protected area effectiveness in Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan
Society for Conservation Biology
The authors of this article analyze the use of The Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) as a Law Enforcement Monitoring tool deployed in The Royal Manas National Park. The tool serves as a holistic approach to...
29 October 2021
Article
The need for speed in Sea Turtle Telemetry
Arribada Initiative
In this article, you will get a glimpse of how Arribada Initiative recognizes the advantages of incorporating SnapperGPS receivers into existing tag designs to acquire fast GPS fixes within the marine environment....
15 October 2021
Article
Allen Coral Atlas Completes First Global Coral Reef Maps
Allen Coral Atlas
The Allen Coral Atlas have completed the first global coral reef maps. Visit the Allen Coral Atlas website for more information. Header image: Coral Reef Image of the Ailinginae Atoll, Marshall Islands, Credit: Greg...
22 September 2021
Article
New Resource: Data Visualisation Tool for Animal Movement Data
Internet of Elephants
Internet of Elephants is excited to introduce a free data visualisation tool to help researchers and conservation storytellers show animal movement data easily and effectively! Read about the new tool below, and try it...
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Geospatial | 4 days 13 hours ago | |
| Hi all! I recently did a little case study using RGB drone data and machine learning to quantify plant health in strawberries. I wanted to... |
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Citizen Science, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Drones, Geospatial | 1 week 1 day ago | |
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| Hi @iainmcnicol , welcome to WILDLABS! Thanks for posting this on here. I have shared with my colleagues at Fauna & Flora who have some experience (especially with the... |
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AI for Conservation, Geospatial | 1 month 2 weeks ago | |
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Animal Movement, Citizen Science, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Marine Conservation, Drones, Community Base, Geospatial | 1 month 4 weeks ago | |
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