GIS uses computer hardware,
software and geographic data
to capture, manage,
manipulate, analyze and
display a variety of
information. Listed below
are examples of information
used in GIS.
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Aerial Photos
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Topographical Maps
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Satellite Imagery
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Hydrology
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Roads
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Political Boundaries
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GPS Points
Purpose
The use of GIS in forestry
applications is vast and
diverse.
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Acquire, Organize and Manage
Information
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Ownership
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Changes in land
ownerships
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Forest Type
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Management
scheduling and
analysis
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Soil Type
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Categorization and
forest management
planning
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Wetlands
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Categorization and
analysis
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Roads/Trails
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Access efficiency
and planning
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GPS uses satellites orbiting
the earth to triangulate the
2-D position (measured using
latitude and longitude) and
to track GPS receiver
movement.
Purpose
The use of GPS in forestry
applications is vast and
diverse.
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Determining Locations of
Select Features
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Known locations are
uploaded onto GPS units
for field use
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Unknown locations are
determined in the field
and recorded onto GPS
units.
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Property Corners
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Forest Management
Units
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Forest Inventory
Points
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Wildlife/Wetland
Concerns
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Roads/Trails
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Structures
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Special Features
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Green Timber uses a
combination of the latest
GIS and GPS
technologies/equipment to
deliver a state of the art
mapping service to our
clients. This service
promotes:
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Management Organization
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Management Efficiency
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Management Accuracy
We generate maps
highlighting various
property features customized
for specific projects
including, but not limited
to:
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Forest Inventories
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Timber Sale Areas
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Roads/Trails
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Forest Stands
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Lakes/Streams
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Property Boundaries
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GPS Locations
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Special Features such as
Buildings and Hunting
Blinds
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Natural Features such as
a Natural Spring or
Eagle's Nest
Below is an example map
created for a client:
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