INTRODUCTION

Remote sensing data products and GIS improve the efficiency and accuracy of data. For optimum utilization of available natural resources on a sustainable basis, timely and reliable information regarding their nature, extent and spatial distribution along with their potential and limitations is very important. Spatial tools such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) for storing and analyzing spatial data can help us make better decisions in management of natural resources

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

·      Understand the basic concepts of GIS and Remote Sensing 

·      Collect, interpret and manage spatial information using remote sensing and geographic information systems

·      To support planning and decision-making processes in natural resources management.

·      To assess the state of resource base and changes that occur and progresses to the assessment of impacts and societal response.

DURATION

 5 days

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Biologists, botanists, ecologists, Foresters, NGO staff, Government officials in environment and conservation, environmental regulators, hydrologists, planners, miners, petroleum engineers, foresters, and farmers.

COURSE OUTLINE

·      Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing and its relation to natural resource management

·      Collection of GIS data for natural resource management 

·      Digital Image Processing Techniques in Resource Management 

·      Analysis of data collected

·      Application of GIS in watershed management, to combat desertification, determination of soil types and moisture content, land use analysis using GIS and slope information identification and analysis.

·      Application of GIS and RS in biodiversity and management such as ecotourism and community-based nature conservation.

GENERAL NOTES

·      The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

·      The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

·      Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

·      The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

·      All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

·      Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·      This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org