Geographic Information Systems--Costa Rica

This work included  map design, quantitative analysis, and GIS program modifications.  The CAMRIS mapping software was used primarily (more CAMRIS information).  Data sources included GPS, surveys, digitization of existing maps, spreadsheets, and data translated and imported from other GIS systems.  The majority of the work was in support of conservation biology, including national, regional and local scale projects.

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Much of this work was used in the GRUAS proposal to Costa Rica's Ministry of Environment for expansion of protected areas. (Click Image for more details)
Lifezones and protected areas Amistad Conservation Area
Program modifications to mapping system-- image format and coordinate system translations, map stretching
Altitude and Remaining Forest Northeast Costa Rica Mesoamerican Corridor proposal
Vegetation Zones Nationwide Costa Rica
Migration Study Sites Monteverde Reserve Region
A Local project--the experimental farm at San Gerardo Reserve
Biotic Units--another form of ecosystem classification--Amistad region

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