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| TEC7134 - GIS Vegetative Cover Mapping |
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| Use of the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) is now a requirement for mapping vegetation on Federal lands. This course includes both field and computer lab exercises on proper field sampling design and sampling techniques. Participants rectify imagery, digitize vegetation boundaries using GIS software, design a field sampling protocol, classify vegetation types using NVCS, and conduct accuracy assessments utilizing GPS devices. Also discussed are data management, statistical considerations, and mapping resources. Completed vegetation mapping projects are presented as case studies. |
| College Credit |
2 semester hours |
| Who Should Attend: |
Biologists and GIS Specialists with prior experience in using GIS and GPS technology who are designing, developing, or supporting a GIS with vegetation data themes. |
| Objectives: |
* Rectify aerial photographs;
* Delineate vegetation boundaries using GIS software;
* Design field sampling protocols;
* Apply the NVCS to field sites; and
* Develop a geodatabase with vegetation data. |
| Length: 5 days/40 hours |
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Availability: Annually |
Contact: |
Eric Kelchlin |
Email: |
eric kelchlin@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7453 |
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
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