Training on GIS for Natural Resource management

Training on GIS for Natural Resource management

About the Program

Better management of natural resources requires management of spatial data and information. The use of GIS has produced remarkable changes in the way and rate at which geo-referenced data are produced, updated, analyzed and disseminated, making production and analysis of geographic information very efficient. Natural resource managers-biologists, botanists, ecologists, environmental regulators, hydrologists, planners, petroleum engineers, foresters, and farmers rely on the analytical power of GIS for help in making critical decisions to manage the earth’s resources.

The participants will be equipped with GIS skills to analyze land resource and all those resources attached to land e.g. forests, water etc.

By the end of this training, the participants will be able to understand about:

1. Support planning and decision-making processes in natural resources management
2. Acquire skills in Geospatial tools that help in maintaining sustainability of natural resources, environment management
3. Get acquainted with forestry GIS and other techniques to provide project specific solutions in the field of forest management, watershed management, desertification combat, biodiversity management, environmental monitoring
4. Apply the geo-information and earth observation techniques in support of sound and effective natural resources management in a given locality

Target Audience

• Professionals from Hydrology Sector;
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Mining Industry
• Land Management
• Forestry Management
• Water Resources

Training Period

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to GIS in Natural Resource Management

• Overview of GIS and its relevance in resource management.
• Benefits and challenges of using GIS in natural resource contexts.

Module 2: Fundamentals of GIS Software

• Introduction to GIS software platforms.
• Setting up and navigating GIS software.

Module 3: Spatial Data Acquisition and Preprocessing

• Data sources for natural resource management.
• Data collection methods and preprocessing techniques.

Module 4: Spatial Data Visualization and Exploration

• Techniques for visualizing and exploring spatial data.
• Cartographic principles for effective visualization.

Module 5: Geospatial Data Models and Formats

• Understanding geospatial data models (vector and raster).
• Common geospatial data formats.

Module 6: Remote Sensing Integration

• Incorporating remote sensing data into GIS for resource analysis.
• Image processing for natural resource applications.

Module 7: Spatial Analysis for Resource Assessment

• Spatial analysis techniques for resource assessment.
• Estimating resource quantities and qualities.

Module 8: Forest Resource Management

• GIS applications in forestry management and inventory.
• Sustainable forest practices and conservation.

Module 9: Water Resource Management

• Using GIS for water resource assessment and monitoring.
• Watershed analysis and hydrological modeling.

Module 10: Soil and Land Resource Management

• Soil data acquisition and analysis using GIS.
• Land use planning and conservation.

Module 11: Biodiversity and Conservation

• Biodiversity mapping and conservation planning.
• Protected area management with GIS.

Module 12: Wildlife Habitat Analysis

• Analyzing wildlife habitats and migration patterns.
• GIS tools for wildlife conservation.

Module 13: Coastal and Marine Resource Management

• Managing coastal ecosystems and marine resources.
• Coastal zone planning and analysis.

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion