GIS & GPS Applications in Forestry explores the utility of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to acquire, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data for a variety of integrated forestry management tasks for the urban forest and working timberlands. After taking this course you will be able to:• Identify and acquire existing GIS data resources from the internet. • Manage and modify data file formats, projections, and coordinatesystems. • Read and author metadata important to understanding data utility.• Assess and measure change to a forest from natural or man-made disturbances. • Use GPS techniques to acquire and encode data for the urban forest and working timberlands. • Set up, build, and utilize geodatabases for acquiring, managing, and analyzing forest data. • Utilize field computers and mobile softwareMonitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.Supervise activities of other forestry workers.Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.

I have high value safety, the environment and community engagement in all aspects of life. Safety should never be compromised. I believe in a team effort. One that is committed to being proactive instead of reactive. My long term objective is to succeed in an environment of growth and excellence to meet personal and organizational goals of the line of business that I will serve. I am enthusiastic, and always go above and beyond expectations. Furthermore, I am a real go-getter. I have a degree in Law and AG Sci, GPS & GIS. I am currently working on a degree of Science in Occupational Safety and Health - Environmental Management and soon will obtain an OSHA 30 certificate. I appreciate everyone I come into contact with. I believe everyone you meet is an chance to gain insight and knowledge from and no opportunity should be taken for granted. I thank every one for there help and time.