Applications of GIS in Conservation

Author

Heidi M. Daulton, University of Montana, Missoula

Year of Award

2018

Document Type

Professional Paper - Campus Access Only

Degree Type

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Name

Environmental Studies

Department or School/College

Environmental Studies Program

Committee Chair

Len Broberg

Committee Co-chair

Daniel Spencer

Keywords

GIS, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Geospatial Analysis

Subject Categories

Natural Resources and Conservation

Abstract

This portfolio contains a collection of work surrounding the applications of GIS in conservation. It utilizes landscape-scale geospatial modeling, base map creation and habitat analysis. Each portfolio piece involved a partnership with a conservation organization in Western Montana, including The Crown Managers Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, and The Vital Ground Foundation. These pieces demonstrate how different organizations are harnessing the power of a GIS to inform their conservation decisions.

Recommended Citation

Daulton, Heidi M., "Applications of GIS in Conservation" (2018). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 11185.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11185