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It’s the April News Roundup, with all the latest in GIS news! Discover stories about forest resources in British Columbia, how GIS is being used to foster biodiversity and sustainability, how geospatial technologies are helping public health teams respond to extreme heat events and more. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/gaD2gvgu #GIS #Mapping #Sustainability #DataScience

🌍📍 Exciting News from Our Environmental Impact Assessment Project! 🌱🌿 As a NABET approved FAE-Landuse and Ecology & Biodiversity, we’re thrilled to share that our field survey and groundtruthing efforts are in full swing! 🚀 Using cutting-edge GPS and GIS technology, we’re mapping out key environmental data to ensure a comprehensive impact assessment. This crucial work helps us understand and mitigate potential impacts on our precious ecosystems. 🔍 What We’re Doing: 1. Field Surveys: Collecting on-the-ground data for accurate environmental analysis. 2. Groundtruthing: Verifying remote sensing data with real-world observations. 3. GPS & GIS: Leveraging technology to map and analyze environmental variables. Stay tuned for updates as we continue our journey to make a positive impact on our environment! 🌍✨ #EnvironmentalImpact #FieldSurvey #Groundtruthing #GPS #GIS #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #qgis #eia #gwco #groundwater #nabet #fae #tae #remotesensing #ground #survey #civil

🌍📍 Exciting News from Our Environmental Impact Assessment Project! 🌱🌿 As a NABET approved FAE-Landuse and Ecology & Biodiversity, we’re thrilled to share that our field survey and groundtruthing efforts are in full swing! 🚀 Using cutting-edge GPS and GIS technology, we’re mapping out key environmental data to ensure a comprehensive impact assessment. This crucial work helps us understand and mitigate potential impacts on our precious ecosystems. 🔍 What We’re Doing: 1. Field Surveys: Collecting on-the-ground data for accurate environmental analysis. 2. Groundtruthing: Verifying remote sensing data with real-world observations. 3. GPS & GIS: Leveraging technology to map and analyze environmental variables. Stay tuned for updates as we continue our journey to make a positive impact on our environment! 🌍✨ #EnvironmentalImpact #FieldSurvey #Groundtruthing #GPS #GIS #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #qgis #eia #gwco #groundwater #nabet #fae #tae #remotesensing #ground #survey #civil

Do you struggle to transform your data into a compelling story? Need to create impactful maps but not sure where to start? Don't let the potential of your data go untapped. Contact me and let’s explore how to amplify your voice and make your initiatives shine on the map! Here's where my expertise comes into play: 🌍 Visualize the global impact of your conservation projects. 📊 Deliver clear, captivating data presentations to engage stakeholders. 🌱 Track environmental restoration efforts with precision. GIS and Data Analysis are not just tools; they are gateways to greater understanding and stronger connections between your work and the community you serve. Whether you're monitoring endangered species, planning habitat restorations, or advocating for sustainable practices, I'm here to help. #GIS #DataAnalysis #NGOs #Conservation #Storytelling #ImpactVisualization

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I'm excited to share our recent work on analyzing Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) in forest ecosystems using high-resolution PlanetScope satellite imagery from 2018 and 2022. By applying supervised classification methods, we've mapped the intricate shifts in forest cover, revealing critical insights into environmental changes over time #GIS #RemoteSensing #Sustainability #PlanetScope #ConservationTech

iNaturalist observations are now available within ESRI's Living Atlas! This integration is a massive leap forward for biodiversity and environmental monitoring, providing access to an incredible repository of citizen science data. Why is this a game-changer? Researchers, conservationists, and environmental planners can easily incorporate rich, user-generated biodiversity data into their GIS workflows. This means better insights, more informed decision-making, and enhanced environmental stewardship. Key Benefits: • Comprehensive Data: Access millions of verified observations of plants and animals, contributed by a global community of citizen scientists. • Enhanced Analysis: Use ArcGIS tools to analyze trends, monitor changes, and plan conservation efforts more effectively. • Interactive Mapping: Create interactive maps that showcase biodiversity patterns and engage stakeholders with visually compelling data. The project I'm currently leading for mapping riparian zones in South Africa can significantly benefit from a tool like this. Integrating iNaturalist observations into workflows will undoubtedly increase our chances to monitor and protect our crucial ecosystems. full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dRJPKvb5 #GIS #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalScience #CitizenScience #ArcGIS #iNaturalist #Conservation #DataIntegration #Sustainability #ESRI

🌿 Exciting Announcement: Currently underway is a specialized training program on Remote Sensing and GIS for Mangrove Mapping in Mauritius! 🌍🛰️ Organized by the Association pour le Développement Durable, this initiative aims to enhance skills in remote sensing techniques and GIS mapping specific to mangrove ecosystems. 🔍 What Participants are Learning: Advanced techniques in remote sensing data acquisition and analysis tailored for mangrove environments GIS mapping for spatial analysis and habitat monitoring Applications in biodiversity conservation, coastal resilience, and sustainable development 📈 Why it Matters: Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and supporting biodiversity. Accurate mapping using Remote Sensing and GIS is essential for effective conservation and management strategies. Connect with us to learn more about our journey in mangrove mapping and how Remote Sensing and GIS are transforming environmental conservation! #MangroveMapping #GIS #RemoteSensing #EnvironmentalConservation #Mauritius #SustainableDevelopment #AssociationPourLeDéveloppementDurable #LinkedInLearning

🔥 Exploring Fire Scars with MapBiomas 🔍 Delving into the heart of environmental monitoring, we utilize Google Earth Engine to analyze fire scars and their evolution over time through the MapBiomas project. 🗺️ Mapping Regions of Interest: Define regions of interest (ROI) using feature collections representing Northeastern states and biome borders. Center the map view on the selected ROI for focused analysis. 🔍 Data Selection and Exploration: Access MapBiomas fire datasets, including annual burned coverage, monthly burned coverage, fire frequency, and monitoring data. Explore available bands and their properties to understand the dataset's structure and contents. 📅 Temporal Analysis: Create image collections spanning from 1985 to 2020, extracting fire scar data for each year. Filter and visualize specific years of interest, such as 1985 and 2020, to observe temporal trends in fire occurrence. 🌐 Insights and Applications: Mapping fire scars over time provides crucial insights into ecosystem dynamics, land use changes, and fire management effectiveness. Understanding fire patterns aids in developing proactive strategies for fire prevention, land conservation, and biodiversity preservation. 🚀 Join the Conversation: How can remote sensing data contribute to better fire management practices? Let's ignite discussions on environmental monitoring and leverage technology for a more sustainable future! Share your thoughts in the comments below. 🌱 Understanding Cerrado's Fire Dynamics: In addition to monitoring fire scars, it's crucial to address the unique fire dynamics of the Cerrado biome. The Cerrado, with its vast savannas and grasslands, experiences frequent fire events, often as a result of agricultural practices and land clearance. By studying fire patterns in the Cerrado, we gain insights into the region's ecological resilience and the impacts of human activities on its biodiversity. 🌐 Insights and Applications: Mapping fire scars over time provides crucial insights into ecosystem dynamics, land use changes, and fire management effectiveness. Understanding fire patterns aids in developing proactive strategies for fire prevention, land conservation, and biodiversity preservation. 🚀 Join the Conversation: How can remote sensing data contribute to better fire management practices? Let's ignite discussions on environmental monitoring and leverage technology for a more sustainable future! Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EarthObservation #RemoteSensing #EnvironmentalMonitoring #FireManagement #GIS #MapBiomas #GoogleEarthEngine

Renoster's Forest Carbon & Remote Sensing Scientist, Tristan RH Goodbody, has just published an insightful paper on Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) and its potential for forest ecosystem management in Canada. The paper explores how ALS can accurately characterize vegetation structure and terrain, and its applications for carbon assessments, hydrology, and biodiversity. Despite its benefits, ALS adoption is limited due to cost and technical challenges. The research calls for increased inter-agency collaborations to integrate ALS into natural resource management, highlighting its potential for ecosystem mapping, biodiversity assessments, carbon evaluations, and more. 🔎 Read the full paper to learn more about how ALS can support sustainable environmental management: https://lnkd.in/ggivvGz5 #AirborneLaserScanning #ForestManagement #Sustainability