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| TEC7111 - GIS Overview for Natural Resource Conservation |
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| A geographic information system (GIS) is a versatile computer tool that can assist in natural resource conservation planning and decision-making for a community, region, watershed, or state. This overview course describes the basic principles of GIS and helps community-based conservation groups and watershed organizations assess how a GIS can be used to support their goals. Topics include an overview of GIS and global positioning systems (GPS) technology, an evaluation of available GIS tools and data, and the basics of using GIS software. This course was developed in cooperation with The Conservation Fund and the Canaan Valley Institute. It can be offered in a general format or customized to meet the needs of a specific audience (community, watershed, county, or state.) |
| College Credit |
None. |
| Who Should Attend: |
Representatives from land trusts, community-based conservation organizations, watershed and outreach groups, public agencies and others interested in exploring the application of GIS to natural resource conservation. No previous experience with GIS is required. |
| Objectives: |
* Define GIS and GPS;Describe the basic functionality of GIS;
* Explain the availability of GIS tools and data;
* Determine how GIS can be used in support of community-based natural resource conservation and watershed protection; and
* Learn the basics of a GIS software package
This course is offered by: The Conservation Fund, The Canaan Valley Institute, and U.S. Fish and Wildlfe Service /NCTC |
| Length: 1.5 day/12 hours |
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Availability: Every other year |
Contact: |
Mark Richardson |
Email: |
mark richardson@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7470 |
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
Webmaster email: NCTC_webmaster@fws.gov |
