GIS AND REMOTE SENSING FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT COURSE

GIS AND REMOTE SENSING FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT COURSE

Start Date: 01/07/2019 End Date: 12/07/2019 for 10 days
Register online: https://bit.ly/2DmR5mb
Organizer: DATA-AFRIQUE CONSULTANCY (www.data-afriqueconsultancy.org)
Course fee: KSH 140,000, USD 2,000

INTRODUCTION

Forestry involves the management of a broad range of natural resources within a forested area. We all agree Forestry is complex, dynamic, and multidimensional. GIS technology profoundly and positively impacts the way land managers, timber managers, and forestry specialists manage timber resources. Having accurate geographical information about land is critical to making informed decisions about how to manage it. Digital maps can be linked to relational databases that store baseline data, topography information, site documentation, and aerial digital photography. Designing and implementing a comprehensive GIS plan is the foundation for sound forest management and wildlife management decisions. Additionally, a GIS plan is an integral part of developing a forest management plan.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

DURATION

10 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People who require additional skills like Forest Planners, foresters, forest conservation technicians.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1

Introduction and definitions of key concepts

Module 2

Gathering data using mobile phones using (ODK)

Module 3

Module 4

Digital Image Processing Techniques in Forest Resource Management

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Mapping Forest inventory

Module 8

Forest Planning and management

Module 9

Climate Change Impact on Forests

Module 10

Participatory GIS

Case studies on use of GIS and remote sensing in forest management

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
• Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
• Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
• The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, NAIROBI KENYA.
• The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: [email protected]