GIS/GPS for Foresters

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About the Course

Mapping is an important tool for the management of natural resources. The use of GPS and mapping software produces maps that provide landowners and managers with a starting point for creating a management plan. This workshop will introduce participants to GPS and software for creating simple maps. The primary software use for mapping will be Google Earth, a free program available on the internet. This program can provide the natural resource manager with a powerful set of mapping tools at no cost. At the end of the day you will have hands-on experience with collecting GPS data, downloading it into Google Earth, and creating maps suitable for presentation to a landowner. Basic computer and internet use skills are assumed in this class.

Continuing Education Credit

6.5 Hours CFE Category 1

Registration Information

The fee for the workshop is $165 if received by March 6, 2012. After this date, registration will be $275. Workshop materials will be distributed during the registration period. Lunch and breaks will be provided for your convenience. If you have special dietary considerations, please call Susan Guynn immediately at 864-656-0606.

Location

The workshop will be held on Clemson University campus in Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC. Upon registration, you will receive a parking pass and a map in the mail.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of registration must be made 7 days in advance to obtain a full refund. Refunds after that date will be subject to a $50 service charge. Refunds will not be given 3 days prior to the workshop. If cancellation becomes necessary, substitution in lieu of cancellation is recommended. For cancellation please call 864-656-0606. Should Clemson University cancel this course for any reason, a full refund of registration will be made. Clemson University will not be responsible for any other costs the registrant may incur. For refunds paid by check, the registrant must provide a social security number or Federal Tax ID, if paid on company funds.

About the Instructor

Mr. Knight Cox is a Registered Forester (SC), a Certified Forester (SAF) and holds a Geographic Information Systems Surveying License in the state of South Carolina. He currently serves as the Forest Manager for the Clemson Experimental Forest - an 18,000 acre outdoor laboratory for Clemson University. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Agricultural, Forest and Environmental Sciences. Knight received his BS and MFR from Clemson University. In 2008 Knight was awarded the Presidential Field Forester Award from SAF.

Agenda

8:30am        Brief Intro to satellite navigational systems (GPS)
8:45am        Types of GPS units
9:15am        GPS Data Collection Planning Exercise
10:15 am     Break
10:30am      GPS Data Collection Exercise / Downloading Data into Google Earth
Noon            Lunch (catered)
1:00 pm       Brief Introduction to GIS
1:30 pm       Working with GPS data in Google Earth
3:00 pm       Break
3:15 pm       Working with GPS data in ArcGIS Explorer
4:00 pm       GPS Visualizer
4:45 pm       Adjourn