Description: QGIS for Ecologists by Stephanie Miles If you dont know where to start or how to use QGIS, this is the practical guide for you. Simple, step-by-step instructions and practical exercises make it easy and fun. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book teaches the basic stages of mapping for ecological projects. It uses QGIS, an open source system, as this is the most accessible platform to produce maps for reports. The book guides the beginner mapmaker through production of maps for the day-to-day projects of ecologists working in consultancy. If you dont know where to start or how to use QGIS, this is the practical guide for you. There is no jargon, just everything you require to create the desired maps and to extract from them all the information that youll need for reporting.You will learn how to create several different sorts of maps frequently employed in ecological reports: - basic survey map - aerial imagery survey map - designated sites map - desk-study map - protected species map - habitats mapAs a part of this you will also discover how to download third-party maps and datasets, create your own data, geo-reference images and import GPX files into QGIS. Weblinks allow access to downloadable data for use in producing the maps described. The book also includes workflows that you can emulate for your own projects, ensuring that it will remain a helpful tool long after you have completed all the exercises.Ideal for those working in ecological consultancy and conservation, as well as students with an understanding of ecology and surveying but no background or training in QGIS, this handy book will also be a great help to those needing to refresh their GIS skills and/or looking for workflows to follow. Author Biography Stephanie Kim Miles is GIS Officer for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and was previously a consultant ecologist specialising in ornithology. Table of Contents Part I: Fundamentals 1. Introduction 2. About the author 3. Why QGIS? Part II: Workbook 4. How to download QGIS and supplementary data 5. Basic maps 6. Survey maps 7. Designated sites map 8. Desk-study maps 9. Protected species survey map 10. Georeferencing maps 11. Habitat survey maps Part III: Answers to Exercises Part IV: WorkflowsGlossary Data copyright and licenses Further reading Index Details ISBN1784272973 Author Stephanie Miles ISBN-13 9781784272975 Format Hardcover Publisher Pelagic Publishing Year 2024 Imprint Pelagic Publishing Place of Publication Exeter Country of Publication United Kingdom ISBN-10 1784272973 Series Data in the Wild Subtitle An Introduction to Mapping for Ecological Surveys Alternative 9781784272982 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 234 Illustrations 180 Figures Publication Date 2024-10-01 UK Release Date 2024-10-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161195580;
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