John Chapman
Keren Gundersen
Kauai Invasive Species Committee, Kapaa, HI
Invasive Species Management
Monday March 5, 2012 - 1:30 to 2:45 pm
Hawaii has one-third of the endangered species in the United States, and invasive species pose the greatest threats driving these and other native species toward extinction. At the same time, invasive species pose huge threats to Hawaii’s watersheds and water resources, tourism-based economy, agriculture, health, and general quality of life.
Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC) is a partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations working to eliminate or control the most threatening invasive plant and animal species in order to preserve Kauai’s native bio-diversity and minimize adverse ecological, economic and social impacts. KISC has developed adaptive management strategies to control targeted pests. By driving these management plans using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), strategies can be quickly analyzed and modified to assure efficiency in the dynamic world of invasive species control.
There are many factors that go into managing invasive species; reproductive rates, time of flowering, seed longevity, methods of spread, rainfall, terrain, elevation, survey type (ex. aerial vs. ground), effectiveness of control, and more. These factors can all be analyzed using GIS to determine suitable habitat, determine management units, schedule re-visitation and treatments, prioritize surveys, evaluate effectiveness of field operations, and predict unmitigated spread. Also, by utilizing mobile GIS in the field we are collecting more accurate data while making better informed decisions on the ground.
GIS technology is the perfect tool in driving invasive species management strategies. By leveraging GIS we are ensuring our effectiveness in the protection of our vital resources from the invasion of invasive species.
Showing posts with label invasive species. Show all posts
Showing posts with label invasive species. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Using ArcGIS to Prioritize Invasive Plant Control
Jean Fujikawa
Oahu Invasive Species Committee, Honolulu, HI
Invasive Species Management
Monday March 5, 2012 - 1:30 to 2:45 pm
The Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) surveys for and controls incipient invasive species on the island of Oahu. Although OISC is in the midst of controlling ecosystem altering species on our target list, such as miconia, we are also evaluating other invasive species threats to our island. OISC is currently evaluating 16 plants as potential target species. Using ArcGIS we automated tasks to assist in evaluating a species feasibility of eradication and to track survey progress.
Oahu Invasive Species Committee, Honolulu, HI
Invasive Species Management
Monday March 5, 2012 - 1:30 to 2:45 pm
The Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) surveys for and controls incipient invasive species on the island of Oahu. Although OISC is in the midst of controlling ecosystem altering species on our target list, such as miconia, we are also evaluating other invasive species threats to our island. OISC is currently evaluating 16 plants as potential target species. Using ArcGIS we automated tasks to assist in evaluating a species feasibility of eradication and to track survey progress.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Ultra-high Resolution Aerial Ortho Imagery for Detailed Mapping
Stephen Ambagis
Resource Mapping Hawaii, Keaau, HI
Imagery Updates
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 10:45 am to noon
Resource Mapping Hawaii in conjunction with The Nature Conservancy and Icoras Inc. have developed a never before seen capacity to accurately produce ortho-photo imagery at scales as low as 1cm GSD. The products from this sensor package are highly flexible ranging both in scale of aerial imagery to sensor products such as classic natural color, near infra-red, and thermal imagery. The sensor package can be mounted on a suite of platforms including small or large fixed wing aircraft or helicopter, giving it wide range of applications and ease of tasking. The proprietary image processing capability produced by Icoras allows for very fast turnaround of ortho products making near real time disaster management a reality. This unique capability of resolving at 1cm GSD was produced specifically for mapping and monitoring individual plant species distributions and change over time. This same capacity could however be used for any number of applications as of yet unthought-of of due to its exceptional detail. The image format and scale also make it user friendly to even the most novice.
Resource Mapping Hawaii, Keaau, HI
Imagery Updates
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 10:45 am to noon
Resource Mapping Hawaii in conjunction with The Nature Conservancy and Icoras Inc. have developed a never before seen capacity to accurately produce ortho-photo imagery at scales as low as 1cm GSD. The products from this sensor package are highly flexible ranging both in scale of aerial imagery to sensor products such as classic natural color, near infra-red, and thermal imagery. The sensor package can be mounted on a suite of platforms including small or large fixed wing aircraft or helicopter, giving it wide range of applications and ease of tasking. The proprietary image processing capability produced by Icoras allows for very fast turnaround of ortho products making near real time disaster management a reality. This unique capability of resolving at 1cm GSD was produced specifically for mapping and monitoring individual plant species distributions and change over time. This same capacity could however be used for any number of applications as of yet unthought-of of due to its exceptional detail. The image format and scale also make it user friendly to even the most novice.
Hawaii Coqui Crawl Project - Counting Frogs With Cell Phones
Sam Droege
USGS PWRC, Beltsville, MD
Derek Masaki
USGS NGP/CSAS, Kahului, HI
GIS for Citizen Engagement
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 10:45 am to noon
The Coqui Crawl project will work to model the distribution and perhaps general abundance of coqui frog in Hawaii...using a network of volunteers armed with mobile handsets.
The model for this effort is the 2009 New York City Cricket Crawl where 300 volunteers, assisted by USGS biologists, used their cellphones to survey for native crickets and katydids in the heart of America’s most populous city. The teams found all 7 targeted species and provided new occurrence points for an insect group last surveyed in New York over 100 years ago.
The lead scientist involved in the project, Sam Droege, will lead a discussion on the methods used in the NYC survey, review outcomes, and provide guidance on conducting a frog survey in Hawaii.
USGS PWRC, Beltsville, MD
Derek Masaki
USGS NGP/CSAS, Kahului, HI
GIS for Citizen Engagement
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 10:45 am to noon
The Coqui Crawl project will work to model the distribution and perhaps general abundance of coqui frog in Hawaii...using a network of volunteers armed with mobile handsets.
The model for this effort is the 2009 New York City Cricket Crawl where 300 volunteers, assisted by USGS biologists, used their cellphones to survey for native crickets and katydids in the heart of America’s most populous city. The teams found all 7 targeted species and provided new occurrence points for an insect group last surveyed in New York over 100 years ago.
The lead scientist involved in the project, Sam Droege, will lead a discussion on the methods used in the NYC survey, review outcomes, and provide guidance on conducting a frog survey in Hawaii.
Crickets, Gecko’s, and Coqui’s – Oh my!
Sam Droege
Derek Masaki
US Geological Survey
Isla Young
MEDB/WIT
GIS in Education: K-12 and University
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Creating a dynamic, fun, and relevant learning environment is the key to engaging Hawaii students in the STEM fields of GIS, biology, ecology, and computer science. Join USGS, HIGICC and MEDB’s Women In Technology (WIT) project for a fun educational workshop focused on the Hawaii Coqui Crawl project working to identify locations, model the distribution and perhaps general abundance of coqui frogs, house geckos and native crickets in Hawaii.
Students and the general public participating in the event will learn about invasive species, unique Hawaiian native species, and gain a better understanding of the unique biogeography of the Hawaiian Islands (develop a sense of place). Teachers and students will be introduced to a species count, use of technology to track the creatures, sound analysis, and create an awareness of Hawaii’s amazing native and invasive species – located right here in our own backyards!
Hawaii’s amazing Natural Resources & Invasive Species Committee, the Bishop Museum, Geospatial experts, and the Educational community will be partnering to provide an excellent opportunity for real world issues to be studied in the school classroom, and outside in our Hawaii outdoors classroom.
Derek Masaki
US Geological Survey
Isla Young
MEDB/WIT
GIS in Education: K-12 and University
Wednesday March 7, 2012 - 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Creating a dynamic, fun, and relevant learning environment is the key to engaging Hawaii students in the STEM fields of GIS, biology, ecology, and computer science. Join USGS, HIGICC and MEDB’s Women In Technology (WIT) project for a fun educational workshop focused on the Hawaii Coqui Crawl project working to identify locations, model the distribution and perhaps general abundance of coqui frogs, house geckos and native crickets in Hawaii.
Students and the general public participating in the event will learn about invasive species, unique Hawaiian native species, and gain a better understanding of the unique biogeography of the Hawaiian Islands (develop a sense of place). Teachers and students will be introduced to a species count, use of technology to track the creatures, sound analysis, and create an awareness of Hawaii’s amazing native and invasive species – located right here in our own backyards!
Hawaii’s amazing Natural Resources & Invasive Species Committee, the Bishop Museum, Geospatial experts, and the Educational community will be partnering to provide an excellent opportunity for real world issues to be studied in the school classroom, and outside in our Hawaii outdoors classroom.
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