Why LSC Recreation Resource Mapping and Planning?
• Classroom and field-based instruction – Vegetation mapping Canyonlands National Park – Corner boundary positional acquisition for several State Parks in Northern Vermont. – Steam Geomorphology data collection. – Land Use and Trail data Coasta Rican National Park Service. • Mapping and Planning Skills are developed using two state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms ArcGIS Desktop and Idrisi. Global Positioning System (GPS) skills are developed using Trimble and Garmin hardware and software. • Digital mapping skills include orthorectification of imagery, creating and editing feature class data sets, as well as developing field based data acquisition skills and protocols using GPS. • Applied theory in GIS and GPS technologies as well as user conflict issues and resolution will be presented and discussed through course work and field practicum’s. • Industry Certificates of Completion in ArcGIS Desktop and Using Geodatabases Field Based Learning .. Are provided to st
