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How Texas is Using GIS for Conservation with Kelsi Schwind | GEOTalks Ep. 3

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Kelsi Schwind joined us on the GEOTalks Podcast to explore how GIS technology can enable progress in conservation. We discussed the budding efforts to preserve the Texas Hill Country’s Bigtooth maple population, which is imperiled in this region. In our discussion, Kelsi highlighted how her automated method for extracting canyons has enabled her team to perform thorough research on Bigtooth maple communities and establish an automation to research this species for years. In this episode, we discussed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Landscape Ecology Program’s comprehensive approach to conservation using GIS technology. Topics [00:00] - Introduction [02:03] - Kelsi Schwind’s work in Texas [02:54] - Landscape Ecology Program [03:40] - Kelsi’s role in the program [05:03] - Bigtooth Maple tree conservation [06:13] - Using GIS for conservation [06:57] - Data used in this project [07:39] - Creating the method to extract canyons [09:44 …...more
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Introduction

0:00

Kelsi Schwind’s work in Texas

2:03

Landscape Ecology Program

2:54

Kelsi’s role in the program

3:40

Bigtooth Maple tree conservation

5:03

Using GIS for conservation

6:13

Data used in this project

6:57

Creating the method to extract canyons

7:39

Updating the landcover classification

9:44

Manual and automated sections of the project

10:23

Next steps in the project

11:06

Challenges during the project

12:55

Ecological Mapping Systems (EMS) of Texas

15:35

Forest classes and forest classification in Texas

17:01

Applications of TX landcover classifications

17:58

Conservation planning and timeframe

19:34

Vision of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

21:16

Get involved!

21:58

Wrap-up

23:19
How Texas is Using GIS for Conservation with Kelsi Schwind | GEOTalks Ep. 3
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2024Apr 19
Kelsi Schwind joined us on the GEOTalks Podcast to explore how GIS technology can enable progress in conservation. We discussed the budding efforts to preserve the Texas Hill Country’s Bigtooth maple population, which is imperiled in this region. In our discussion, Kelsi highlighted how her automated method for extracting canyons has enabled her team to perform thorough research on Bigtooth maple communities and establish an automation to research this species for years. In this episode, we discussed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Landscape Ecology Program’s comprehensive approach to conservation using GIS technology. Topics [00:00] - Introduction [02:03] - Kelsi Schwind’s work in Texas [02:54] - Landscape Ecology Program [03:40] - Kelsi’s role in the program [05:03] - Bigtooth Maple tree conservation [06:13] - Using GIS for conservation [06:57] - Data used in this project [07:39] - Creating the method to extract canyons [09:44] - Updating the landcover classification [10:23] - Manual and automated sections of the project [11:06] - Next steps in the project [12:55] - Challenges during the project [15:35] - Ecological Mapping Systems (EMS) of Texas [17:01] - Forest classes and forest classification in Texas [17:58] - Applications of TX landcover classifications [19:34] - Conservation planning and timeframe [21:16] - Vision of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [21:58] - Get involved! [23:19] - Wrap-up Resources Connect with Kelsi Schwind via email: kelsi.schwind@tpwd.texas.gov Connect with Kelsi Schwind on LinkedIn: https://ow.ly/2p1K50RhA2h Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Home: https://tpwd.texas.gov/ Landscape Ecology Program - Home: https://ow.ly/QqSS50RhA8K Ecological Mapping Systems: https://ow.ly/xaN550RhA9t Web Tile Map Service: https://ow.ly/Ixw250RjPzp Texas Geographic Information Office: https://tnris.org/ Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemarbleg... Connect on LinkedIn:   / blue-marble-geographics   Blue Marble Geographics Academic Scholarship: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/academi... Visit our website at https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://go.bluemarblegeo.com/subscribe Email marketing@bluemarblegeo.com for inquiries. GeoTalks is a Blue Marble Geographics® podcast. Blue Marble Geographics is a leader in GIS software development, providing professional-grade tools to users at every level. Blue Marble’s expertise spans the geospatial technology sector, focusing on coordinate conversion and management, lidar and photogrammetric point cloud processing, and user-driven product development. Subscribe and tune in on the third Wednesday of the month for new episodes!
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