Charles Convis Interviewed

by Dorn on November 8, 2010

Just a pointer to an interview done with Charles Convis of ESRI, who’s efforts have helped make Conservation GIS a reality around the world.

http://gisandscience.com/2010/10/06/gis-for-conservation-an-interview-with-esris-charles-convis-part-1/

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Geospatial Revolution – Episode 2

by Dorn on November 6, 2010

Geospatial Revolution / Episode Two from Penn State Public Broadcasting on Vimeo.

Produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting

This episode looks at how local governments and business use geospatial technology to deliver services and run efficiently, keeping a continuing eye on future developments and applications.

http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/

Penn State Public Broadcasting’s Geospatial Revolution Project is an integrated public media and outreach initiative about the world of digital mapping and how it is changing the way we think, behave, and interact.

The project features a web-based serial release of video episodes, links to resources, and downloadable K-16 educational materials.

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Participatory GIS Primer

November 6, 2010

Localisation, Participation and Communication: an Introduction to Good PGIS Practice from CTA on Vimeo. This 25-min educational video documentary introduces the practice of participatory spatial information management and communication (PGIS) in the development context. It has been designed to introduce development practitioners (technology intermediaries) to the practice of demand-driven PGIS. In this video, PGIS practice [...]

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Size of Africa

October 26, 2010

A great infographic showing the true size of Africa.

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ProtectedPlanet.net

October 22, 2010

Protectedplanet.net: Discover and learn about protected areas from vizzuality on Vimeo.

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Geospatial Revolution – Episode 1 is Out

September 14, 2010

PennState’s first Episode of Geospatial Revolution is out.  Take a look and enjoy. Geospatial Revolution / Episode One from Penn State Public Broadcasting on Vimeo. We live in the Global Location Age. Where am I? is being replaced by, Where am I in relation to everything else? http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/ Penn State Public Broadcasting’s Geospatial Revolution Project [...]

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America’s Great Outdoors Listening Sessions

July 29, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Defense are co-hosting listening sessions around the country to help “develop a conservation agenda worthy of the 21st century and to reconnect Americans with our great outdoors.” There are still [...]

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County Helps Local Farmers Preserve Farmlands

July 22, 2010

As part of the Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, the state of Ohio will assist farmers if the agree to place their land in conservation easement, meaning it cannot be sold to developers.  The Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District is working directly with farmers to help them see if their lands qualify [...]

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TNC Serves Digital Map Services

July 17, 2010

The Nature Conservancy recently  announced some new web maps and map services available at http://maps.tnc.org/. TNC is highlighting map services for their core conservation data (ecoregional assessments & portfolio, conservation projects, and TNC lands), but they are also hosting many more from around the world. The map services are available for users of ArcGIS, Google Earth, [...]

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WWF-Brazil Uses GIS to Fight Loosening Legislation

June 30, 2010

Legislative changes in Brazilian Law will accelerate clearing in the Amazon basin.  WWF-Brazi and São Paulo State University have released a study that contradicts the statements of a group of congressmen in Brazil who claim that environmental laws are holding back growth in the region. Read more on the WWF website.

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