GIS for Natural Resource Management Course
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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
o Management of Flora and Fauna
o Conservation Biology and GIS
o Ecotourism and Community-based nature conservation
o Protected area management and conflict resolution
o Biodiversity conservation & eco-tourism
o Habitat Characterization and Management
o Wildlife economics and value chain
o Ecotourism planning, & entrepreneurship
o Landscape ecology, culture diversity & eco-tourism
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: [email protected] Tel: +254 721 331 808 Website: www.upskilldevelopment.com
Upskill Development Institute is a leading provider of training, research and consultancy services to international organizations. We assist our clients to improve their skills and confident by offering the best possible solutions to enable them fulfill their objectives for a sustainable result. We strive to improve the quality and accessibility of the training by creating an environment that ensures successful learning from start to finish. Choosing an institution that supports your needs and understands your goals can be a challenge. We aim to eliminate this overwhelming process by providing you with high-quality solutions and courses that fully encompass the shifting tides of the different fields.
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