This book teaches the basic stages of mapping for ecological projects. It uses QGIS, an open source system, as this is the most accessible platform to produce maps for reports. The book guides the beginner mapmaker through production of maps for the daytoday projects of ecologists working in consultancy. If you dont know where to start or how to use QGIS, this is the practical guide for you. There is no jargon, just everything you require to create the desired maps and to extract from them all the information that youll need for reporting. You will learn how to create several different sorts of maps frequently employed in ecological reports basic survey map aerial imagery survey map designated sites map deskstudy map protected species map habitats map As a part of this you will also discover how to download thirdparty maps and datasets, create your own data, georeference images and import GPX files into QGIS. Weblinks allow access to downloadable data for use in producing the maps described. The book also includes workflows that you can emulate for your own projects, ensuring that it will remain a helpful tool long after you have completed all the exercises. Ideal for those working in ecological consultancy and conservation, as well as students with an understanding of ecology and surveying but no background or training in QGIS, this handy book will also be a great help to those needing to refresh their GIS skills and/or looking for workflows to follow.

Binding: Paperback;236 pages; Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd; Classification: PSAF; Weight: 618 g; Dimensions: 244 x 169 x 19

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