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, environmental regulators, hydrologists, planners, miners, petroleum engineers, foresters, and farmers.
Also, the course is ideal for environmental officers, natural resource managers, GIS analysts, ecologists, foresters, land use planners, researchers, NGO staff, and government professionals working in conservation or resource planning.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Natural Resource Management (NRM)
- Overview of GIS: Concepts, Components & Applications
- Importance of GIS in Natural Resource Management
- Categories of Natural Resources (Forests, Water, Land, Wildlife, Minerals)
- Introduction to GIS Software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Hands-on: GIS Interface Navigation & Basic Map Creation
Module 2: Spatial Data Acquisition and Processing
- Sources of GIS Data for NRM (Remote Sensing, GPS, Open Data Repositories)
- Data Formats: Raster vs. Vector
- Satellite Imagery and Aerial Data for Resource Monitoring
- Coordinate Systems and Projections
- Hands-on: Importing and Georeferencing Data for NRM Projects
Module 3: GIS Applications in Forestry, Water, and Land Use
- Forest Cover Mapping and Deforestation Analysis
- Land Use / Land Cover (LULC) Mapping and Change Detection
- Watershed and Catchment Area Analysis
- Soil and Agricultural Resource Mapping
- Hands-on: LULC Classification and Change Detection using Remote Sensing
Module 4: Spatial Analysis for Resource Planning and Conservation
- Buffering, Overlay, and Suitability Analysis
- Wildlife Habitat Mapping and Corridor Identification
- Environmental Impact Assessment Using GIS
- Zonation for Conservation Planning and Protected Area Management
- Hands-on: Conducting a Resource Suitability Analysis
Module 5: Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting with GIS
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Resource Projects Using GIS
- Integration with Mobile Data Collection Tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK)
- Map Design and Thematic Map Production for Reporting
- Final Group Project: Mapping a Natural Resource Management Scenario
- Presentations, Feedback, and Certification
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