GIS Applications for Natural Resource Professionals
February 1 , 2007
333 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
The Ohio State University Campus
Columbus, Ohio
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This workshop is built around geospatial technologies that can be used for natural resources planning and management. Come and learn about how tools such as GIS and geospatial data sets are used for making management decisions.
Agenda
Thursday, February 1
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In this module participants will learn the basics of GIS, obtaining and importing geodata, overlaying and querying data, and creating maps for reporting.
Topics Covered:
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Importing GPS field data to GIS
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Creating and editing shapefile objects and
associated data attribute tables
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Import and view geo-referenced raster
images
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Querying data
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Using techniques to buffer, merge, and clip objects
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Measure areas and distances
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Work with projecting data
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Create maps for presentation and printing
Workshop Format
The GIS workshop portion will include hands-on computer exercises using a freeware program called fGIS. fGIS is a stand alone GIS that provides the basics for importing, overlaying, digitizing, and querying geospatial data sets. A workshop binder and CD will contain resources and software for attendees to take home.
Class size is limited to 19 people. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis so register early!
Who Should Participate?
This workshop is designed for those who have no to limited experience using GIS. It is designed for natural resource land and water resource managers, forest and woodland managers, consultants, and state and federal agency personnel.
What You Will Take Home
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Basic concepts and understanding of GIS
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Knowledge of what equipment, software and services are needed for specific applications
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Ability to spatially reference field data
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Calculate distances of paths and acreage of areas
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Delineate natural resource stands, riparian buffers, and other objects
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Plan trails and paths spatially from other geo-referenced data sets
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Field record keeping techniques for effective data collection
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Ability to create maps for reports and planning
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Learn where to find free geospatial data
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Free software and utilities for GIS
Sponsored By
This program has been made
possible by collaborative efforts
involving the Ohio Geospatial Extension
Program, OSU Extension Agriculture
and Natural Resources, and the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program.
Registration
Registration is $150 per person by January 25, thereafter it is $160.
SAF CEU credits have been applied for. Workshop includes resource materials, lunch, and breaks. If you have special needs that need accommodation, please contact us 1 week prior to workshop. Cancellation and substitution conditions apply. You may receive a refund only if we receive notice within 1 week in advance of workshop start date.
For more information contact:
Nathan Watermeier
Program Director
Agriculture and Natural Resources
OSU Extension
26 Agricultural Administration Bldg.
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 688-3442
email
http://geospatial.osu.edu
