GIS IN WILDLIFE STUDY TRIP & INTERNSHIP

Human-caused disruptions, such as habitat loss, pollution, invasive species introduction, and climate change, are all threats to wildlife health and biodiversity.

GIS technology is an effective tool for managing, analyzing, and visualizing wildlife data to target areas where interventional management practices are needed and to monitor their effectiveness.

GIS helps wildlife management professionals examine and envision 

Habitat requirements and ranges

Historical and present wildlife densities

Understanding the specific needs of wildlife populations is key to preventing local or global extinctions, rehabilitating populations, and restoring habitat.