Geog rap hic I n for ma tion S ys tem s
Training Prog r a m
GIS & GPS Applications
in Forestry
Face-to-Face — Instructor Led
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Phone:
1-855-GIS-UWSP (or) 1-855-447-8977
Fax:1-715-346-3372
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www.uwsp.edu/GIS
Overview:
GIS & GPS Applications in Forestry explores the utility of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to
acquire, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data for a variety of
integrated forestry management tasks for the urban forest and working
timberlands.
After taking this course you will be able to:
• Identify and acquire existing GIS data resources from the internet.
• Manage and modify data file formats, projections, and coordinate
systems.
• Read and author metadata important to understanding data utility.
• Assess and measure change to a forest from natural or man-made
disturbances.
• Use GPS to acquire and encode data for working timberlands.
• Build a customized geodatabase for acquiring, managing, and
analyzing forest conditions.
• Utilize field computers, GPS and mobile GIS software. • Develop trouble shooting skills and the ability to research technical
solutions.
Who Should Enroll:
• Foresters with some prior GIS education or workplace experience.
• GIS analysts and managers who need to better understand how GIS
and GPS workflows fit into forestry operations. • Foresters with little GIS experience are encouraged to enroll for this
workshop with a GIS analyst from within their organization.1
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
Register with the GIS Center at 1-855-GIS-UWSP
Registration Deadline: Part 1: February 21, 2014. Part 2: March 28, 2014.
Workshop Format: Face-to-face workshop, instructor led.
Continuing Forestry Education Credits: To be announced
GIS Software Used: ArcGIS™ version 10.2. ArcPad™.2
GPS Hardware Used: Trimble™ Nomads and various GPS antennas.2
Course Location: Treehaven Field Station: W2540 Pickerel Creek Road,
Tomahawk WI, 54487
Course Agenda and Costs: Topic
Date
Part 1. Day 1. ArcGIS overview and GIS data Monday, Feb 24, 2014
acquisition. Working with projections and
coordinate systems. Managing metadata.
Cost
$900
Part 1. Day 2. ArcGIS Geodatabase essentials.
Building geodatabases for forestry and headsup digitizing.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Part 2. Day 1. Mobile GIS techniques. Loading
geodatabases using ArcPad for Mobile. GPS
navigation and encoding the GIS database.
Monday, March 31, 2014 $1050
Part 2. Day 2. Forest inventory - encoding the
GIS database.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Part 2. Day 3. Forest stand evaluation, valuation, reporting, and mapping.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Register for both Part 1 and 2.
$1450
First individual registers at the full course cost. Additional individuals from the same
organization register at a 25% discount (when registering together). WCF and ACF
members receive a 15% discount.
Additional software including SoloForest, SilvAssist, T-Cruise, and RTI are available to
explore during this course. Additional hardware packages are also available to explore
during this course (Laser and ultrasound measuring devices, the Nomad, Flint, Forge,
and Juno field computers, and various GPS antennae).
Instructor:
Kevin Burns has over 30 years of consulting experience working with forest
landowners. Kevin is responsible for land management activities at the 1,400
acre Treehaven demonstration forest. As CNR forestry faculty, he coordinates
research, supervises student projects, and instructs forestry and GIS courses. Kevin also has experience researching and designing custom forest inventory
and analysis solutions using various technologies.
Phone: 715-346-2461
Email: kevin.burns@uwsp.edu
Register Three Convenient Ways:
1. U.S. Mail - Complete the registration form on the next
page and send with payment to UWSP GIS Center
2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
2. Fax - Complete the registration form on the next page and
fax it with payment to UWSP GIS Center at 715-346-3372.
3. Phone - 1-855-GIS-UWSP (or) 1-855-447-8977
Registration Form
GIS & GPS Applications in Forestry: □ I want to register for the full five-days—$1,450
□ I want to register as an additional individual from my organization at a 25%
discount—$1087.50 (each individual should fill out a separate registration form)
□ I am a WCF or ACF member and applicable to receive a 15% discount —$1232.50 (each
individual should fill out a separate registration form)
Check Desired Course Options
□ I want to register for the following.
□ Part 1—$900 □ Part 2—$1050
□ Treehaven Lodging & Meals—Not included, but available. Contact Treehaven at
715-453-4106.
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