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Geographic Information Systems: Applications in Forestry and
Natural Resource Management
by Pete Bettinger, University of Georgia; and
Michael G. Wing, Oregon State University
2004© / ISBN 0-07-256242-0 / 256 pages / paperback
Table of Contents
Part 1
Chapter 1
Geographic Information Systems
Objectives
What is a Geographic Information System?
A Brief History of GIS
Why Use GIS in Forestry and Natural Resource Management Organizations
GIS Technology
Data Collection Processes and Input Devices
Output Devices
GIS Software Programs
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 2
GIS Databases: Map Projections, Structures, and Scale
Objectives
The Shape and Size of the Earth
Ellipsoids, Geoids, and Datums
The Geographical Coordinate System
Map Projections
Planar Coordinate Systems
GIS Database Structures
Metadata
Access to Spatial Data
Scale, or Resolution, of Spatial Databases
Applications
References
Chapter 3
Acquiring, Creating, and Editing GIS Databases and Examining Errors
Objectives
Acquiring GIS Databases
Creating GIS Databases
Editing GIS Databases
Errors in GIS Databases
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 4
Map Design
Objectives
Map Components
Map Types
The Design Loop
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Common Map Problems
USGS 7.5 Minute Series Quadrangle Maps
Summary
Applications
References
Part 2
Chapter 5
Selecting Landscape Features Based on Their Attributes
Objectives
Selecting Features from a GIS Database
Selecting Features Within Some Proximity of Other Features
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 6
Obtaining Information About a Specific Geographic Region
Objectives
How a Clip Process Works
How an Erase Process Works
Summary
Applications
Chapter 7
Buffering Landscape Features
Objectives
How a Buffer Process Works
Buffering Streams and Creating Riparian Areas
Buffering Owl Nest Locations
Other Applications of Buffer Processes
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 8
Combining and Splitting Landscape Features and Merging GIS Databases
Objectives
Combining Landscape Features
Splitting Landscape Features
Merging GIS Databases
Summary
Applications
Chapter 9
Joining and Linking Spatial and Nonspatial Databases
Objectives
Joining Nonspatial Databases with GIS Databases
Joining Two Spatial GIS Databases
Making Joined Data a Permanent Part of the Destination Table
Linking Tables
Summary
Applications
Chapter 10
Updating GIS Databases
Objectives
The Need for Keeping GIS Databases Updated
Updating an Existing GIS Database by Adding Landscape Features
Updating an Existing GIS Database by Modifying Existing Landscape Features and Attributes
Summary
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Applications
Chapter 11
Overlay Processes
Objectives
Intersect Processes
Identity Processes
Union Processes
Incorporating Point and Line GIS Databases into an Overlay Analysis
Summary
Applications
Chapter 12
Synthesis of Techniques Applied to Advanced Topics
Objectives
Land Classifications
Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
Buffer Strips for the Protection of Public and Private Property
Habitat Suitability Model with a Road Edge Effect
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 13
Raster GIS Database Analyses
Objectives
Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)
Elevation Contour Intervals
Shaded Relief Maps
Slope Class Maps
Interaction with Vector GIS Databases
Viewshield Analysis
Summary
Applications
References
Part 3
Chapter 14
Trends in GIS Technology
Objectives
Integrated Raster/Vector Software
High-Resolution GIS Databases
Distribution of GIS Capabilities to Field Offices
Data Retrieval From the Internet
Portable Devices to Capture and Display GIS Data
Standards for the Exchange of GIS Databases
Legal Issues Related to GIS
Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 15
Institutional Challenges and Opportunities Related to GIS
Objectives
Sharing of GIS Databases with Other Natural Resource Organizations
Sharing of GIS Databases Within a Natural Resource Organization
Distribution of GIS Capabilities to Field Offices
Technical and Institutional Challenges
Benefits of Implementing a GIS Program
Successful GIS Implementation
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Summary
Applications
References
Chapter 16
Certification and Licensing of GIS Users
Objectives
Current Certification Programs
The NCEES Model Law
The Need for GIS Certification and Licensing
GIS Community Response to Certification and Licensing
Summary
Applications
References
Appendixes
A: GIS-Related Terminology
B: GIS-Related Professional Organizations and Journals
C: GIS Software Developers
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