INTRODUCTION
As natural resource managers—biologists, botanists, ecologists, environmental regulators, hydrologists, planners, miners, petroleum engineers, foresters, and farmers—you rely on the analytical power of GIS for help in making critical decisions as you manage the earth’s resources.
There is no simple answer to our environmental and natural resource concerns, but whether you are restoring habitats, planting crops, drilling for oil, or monitoring endangered species there is increasing optimism that the application of GIS tools will help us become a more sustainable planet.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Biologists, botanists, ecologists, Foresters, NGO staff, Government officials in environment and conservation, environmental regulators, hydrologists, planners, miners, petroleum engineers, foresters, and farmers.
DURATION
5 days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The hub of the course is the application of geoinformation and earth observation techniques in support of natural resources management. The course provides participants with knowledge and skills needed for the collection, interpretation, and management of spatial information, using remote sensing and geographic information systems, to support planning and decision-making processes in natural resources management. The curriculum concentrates on methods for assessing the state of the resource base and the changes that occur and progresses to the assessment of impacts and, finally, societal response.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Introduction to GIS and Remote sensing and its relation to Natural Resource Management
Collection of GIS data for NRM
Analysis of the data collected
Ground verification of data
Application of GIS on:
Watershed management
To combat Desertification
Determination of soil types and moisture content
Land use analysis using GIS
Slope information identification and analysis
Application of GIS and RS in Biodiversity Management
Management of Flora and Fauna
Conservation Biology and GIS
Ecotourism and Community-based nature conservation
Protected area management and conflict resolution
Biodiversity conservation & eco-tourism
Habitat Characterization and Management
Wildlife economics and value chain
Ecotourism planning, & entrepreneurship
Landscape ecology, culture diversity & eco-tourism
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Tel: +254 (0) 739167709.
Email: training @versedpro.com